Farmers Santa Parade

The 2009 Farmers Santa Parade chose the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation (LBF) as its official charity and volunteer collectors were on the streets of Auckland when Father Christmas came to town on Sunday 29 November.

Over 140 volunteers dedicated an afternoon to help our cause and be part of this iconic Auckland event. Volunteers participated in a number of ways including dressing up clowns and collecting on the day. They walked with collection buckets for the length of the circuit taking donations and helping to raise awareness about the LBF.

Since leukaemia is New Zealand’s leading childhood cancer, it only seemed appropriate that the LBF was the charity of choice for the biggest kiddies event in the country this summer.

“Christmas is a time when more than ever we focus on those less fortunate,” said Farmers Santa Parade organiser Pam Glaser. “As an event that reaches deep into the lives of families, and especially children, we are pleased to be able to support such a worthy cause.”

The Farmers Santa Parade was a great success thanks to all the volunteers and staff involved in the event. Thank you!