Previous Recipients
Winter 2011 Recipients
We are delighted to announce the following women and organisations as our Winter 2011 recipients of funding from the Max Foundation for New Zealand Women Trust.
For this round the Max Foundation pledged to favour applications relating to the devastating February Christchurch Earthquake appeal.
We think you'll agree they absoulutely embody the spirit of the Foundation and we are thrilled to be able to provide them support to enable them to acheive their goals.
Congratulations!
Rise Up Stacey - Stacey Reeves
Stacey was trapped on the third floor of The Press newspaper building for nine hours on the day of the February quake and suffered extensive injuries including the loss of both of her legs.
A charitable trust called Rise Up Stacey, has been set up in the aim to raise money for her ongoing needs, including medical treatment.
Despite this trauma, Stacey has courage and determination and a positive vision for her future. She was married at Christchurch Hospital on May 28th 2011.
The Max Foundation has pledged $10,000 to contribute to a deposit Stacey and her husband’s first house that will be converted for her needs.
Melissa Chrisp
Cantabrian Melissa has been offered a once in a life time opportunity – a six month unpaid fashion and beauty editorial internship at the prolific American fashion publication – Harper’s Bazaar, in their New York office.
After the quake, like many others, Melissa lost her position of employment, and therefore her only means of saving for this wonderful opportunity to work towards her dream of becoming a Fashion Editor.
The Max Foundation for New Zealand Women has pledged $10,000 to assist in covering costs of Melissa’s unpaid internship and her time in New York.
Sophie Pascoe
Sophie is a paralympic swimmer campaigning towards London Paralympic Games in August 2012.
The QE11 complex where she trained was like her second home but has been damaged in the February quake making it very difficult to train and thus reach her goals.
The best option would be for Sophie and her coach to relocate to the Millennium Institute of Sport in Auckland to train for long periods of time which comes with a cost.
The Max Foundation has pledged $5,000 for assistance with flights, accommodation and pool space in order for Sophie to continue to train.
Instep Studios
Instep Studios is a new venture to combine five dance schools and a drama school who lost their premises in the February Quake, the new facility will allow the community to come to one location for dance and drama training for both children and adults.
A space has been created within the new facility where they hope to open a theatre to allow local Christchurch arts talent to perform and showcase young talent to the Christchurch community.
The Max Foundation has pledged $2,500 to aid in completing the theatre complex with flooring and seating.
Impact Dance & Stage School
Impact Dance and Stage School is solely run by Mandy Roberts and has over 400 students ranging from 4- 18 years of age, who participate in classes six days a week and are given the unique opportunity to develop creativity, artistry, and a high level of technical proficiency in dance and musical theatre.
This is a place within the Christchurch community where the students feel safe, creating lasting friendships and would go so far as to call their “second home”.
After the February earthquake the timetable has been disrupted to accommodate the older students finishing school later which means later nights at the studio in the depths of Winter so the Max Foundation has pledged $2,500 in support to contribute in installing two new heat pumps the studios, which will not only enhance the students performance over the coldest months, but also keep the studio cool over Summer.