2010 Annual Bow Tie Campaign

Dates are 20-28th February 2010

People often ask, "What is the relevance of the Bow Tie?"

We use the complexity of tying a bow tie to symbolise the difficulties our members face on a daily basis. The message is what appears to be simple is in fact difficult. Many of our members are faced with just this sort of challenge when attempting to undertake tasks which most people consider to be simple and straightforward.

We need YOUR help. If you’re an individual or a business and you can help to sell a box containing 40 pins, magnets and stickers click here for a Bow Tie Order Form or contact Reena Mehta on bowtie@mda.org.nz or phone me on 815 0247 Ext 706 (Auckland) or 0800 800337 Ext 706.

How to support the campaign:

• Purchase a limited edition designer bow tie pin from ASB branches and WORLD stores nationwide for a $2 donation.
• Sell a box of bow ties and take part in the ‘1000 Box Challenge’.
• Make a donation online
• Call 0900 4 BOW TIE (0900 4269 843) to make an instant $15 donation.

THE '1000 BOX CHALLENGE'

'Take the 1000 box challenge' – sign up and fill out the order form and be part of our challenge to reach 1000 boxes during Bow Tie Week.'

Poirot's Bow Tie

Inspector Poirot has kindly donated one of his bow ties for the 2010 Bow Tie Campaign.

Northern branch committee member Leigh Gleeson, whose son has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, contacted David Suchet (who plays Agatha Christie’s Inspector Poirot in the television series of the same name) and told him how important bow ties were to the NZ MDA and asked if he’d be interested in donating one for auction. Suchet willingly agreed to part with one of Poirot’s bow ties. The bow tie was presented to the northern branch’s Denise Ganley, in the presence of MDA patron Judy Bailey and Police 10/7 host detective Inspector Graham Bell, at a special ceremony at the North Shore Policing Centre in September.

If you are interested in bidding for the Poirot Bow Tie contact Reena.

PM John Key Supports Bow Tie

Prime Minister John Key has worn a world famous bow tie, which was used in the filming of the Agatha Christie’s Poirot series, to the opening ceremony of the Art Deco weekend in Napier. The bow tie belonged to Poirot actor David Suchet and was gifted to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand to help raise awareness of its annual Bow Tie Campaign, held from the 20-28 February 2010.

Bow Tie radio adverts 2010

Judy Bailey

Tying a bow tie with Judy Bailey

Bow Tie Bulletins

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