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Harry's House — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 03:39:49 +0000

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Capturing the Mobile Retreat Launch

Harry's House — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:24:32 +0000

The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation have provided a great video of the Harry's House Mobile Retreat launch night at Newcastle Museum. Click on the Youtube link below.

Harry's House Mobile Retreat is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_KvASRQYxE&feature=youtu.be

Golf Day a Great Success

Harry's House — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:56:11 +0000

The 2014 Harry Meyn Memorial Charity Golf Day held on Friday at East's Golf & Leisure was a great success with 45 teams playing and the event raising just over $44,000 for Harry's House. 24/7 Pit Express took out the 4 man ambrose event that was proudly sponsored by the Rutherford Group.

A huge thanks to Angelo Di Stefano and Peter Ryan from the Rutherford Group for their ongoing sponsorship of the event, Tyree Transformers for their sponsorship of the Hole in One Prize and Hunter Honda for providing the Honda Jazz car, the many hole sponsors, participants, volunteers and very generous people that provided prizes or bought auction prizes on the day.

A special mention to Tim Peters from Peters Real Estate for his very generous donation in memory of Harry Hoffman a wonderful 19 year old local boy who recently very sadly passed away suddenly, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.

Thanks to everyone for making this day the great day that it is, the people of Maitland and The Hunter sure know how to support a local charity and local families in our community.

Mobile Retreat on the Road

Harry's House — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:43:47 +0000

Harry’s House Mobile Retreat is on the road following a launch at Newcastle Museum on 9th October. The mobile retreat is a 6 birth Avida motorhome and includes accommodation for 6, full kitchen, shower, toilet, dining area, air conditioning, BBQ, outdoor awning and bike rack. The motorhome is available to families that have a child living with cancer and is also available to families grieving the loss of a child to cancer during the past two years.

Harry's House Mobile Retreat would not have been possible without a $100,000 donation from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation along with donations and support from many other businesses and individuals. A special mention to Andrew Carraro from Carraro Design Management for his generosity in providing the very creative eye catching artwork for the motorhome.

The mobile retreat will be a unique holiday experience for the many families that we support and will compliment Harry's House Family Retreat at Stockton.

Orica's Continued Support

Harry's House — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:55:45 +0000

Orica were presented with a framed jersey at a presentation at Harry's House for their continued sponsorship of the annual Harry's House Charity Shield Rugby League/Rugby Union Match held in May each year. Their support of this wonderful community event is very grateful and we hope that this partnership can continue over many years to come. A big thank you to Greg Holmes General Manager of the Kooragang Island Plant and your team!

Thanks Passmores Students

Harry's House — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:49:37 +0000

The business students from Passmores College raised just under $4,000 from their charity night for Harry's House at Easts Leisure & Golf Club, East Maitland.

Thanks Lauren, Emma, Emily, Holly-Rose and Amyel for your hard work and tremendous generosity. Well done Girls and thank you!

Harry's House Mobile Retreat

Harry's House — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:48:08 +0000

We are excited to announce Harry’s House Mobile Retreat, a new initiative of the Harry Meyn Foundation to expand the support services that we provide to families that have a child living with cancer and families that are grieving the loss of their child to cancer. It will be based on a 6 Birth Avida (Australian Winnebago) Ceduna Motorhome that the families can use for a week at a time at no cost.

The motorhome is well equipped with a kitchen, hot/cold water, wall oven, microwave oven, cooktop, TV, DVD player, CD player, shower, toilet, dining/lounge area, BBQ, air conditioning, bedding for 6, outdoor awning and outdoor table/chairs. Bikes will also be provided with a bike rack fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

Our vision is to create a unique and effortless holiday for the families to enjoy during a very difficult time in their lives.

A huge thanks to the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation for their staggering contribution of $100,000 towards the set up cost of "Harry's House Mobile Retreat". Thanks also to Jaycar, Australian Motorhomes, Cargill, Metalshop Technics, Carraro Design Management, East Maitland Bowling Club, Maitland Rugby Club, Stockton Sports Club and many individuals for their generous donations. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of Harry's House which enables us to support families in our community that have a child living with cancer and families that are grieving the loss of their child to cancer. You are all an important part of their journey.

Harry's House Mobile Retreat will be launched in October this year. If you would like to donate to this very worthwhile cause, please donate via the link https://www.mycause.com.au/payment/charity/296 or email info@harryshouse.com.au

Maitland Rugby Support's Harry's House

Harry's House — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:30:03 +0000

Maitland Rugby Club's annual Charity Day will this year support Harry's House. To be held on Saturday 10th May at Marcellin Park, Lorn, the day will see the 1st Grade team wear specially designed Harry's House jersey's that will be auctioned off after the game in the newly renovated clubhouse.

The 1st Grade game against Hamilton Hawks starts at 3.00pm and will include an under 7's game at half time. Under 8's will play at half time in the 2nd Grade game that starts at 1.40pm.

Bring the family to watch some great rugby, enjoy a beer and help support Harry's House.

Go the Blacks!

Harry's House Mobile Retreat

Harry's House — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 08:32:58 +0000

We are excited to announce Harry’s House Mobile Retreat, a new initiative of the Harry Meyn Foundation to expand the support services that we provide to families that have a child living with cancer and families that are grieving the loss o...f their child to cancer. It will be based on a 6 Birth Avida (Australian Winnebago) Ceduna Motorhome that the families can use for a week at a time at no cost.

The motorhome is well equipped with a kitchen, hot/cold water, wall oven, microwave oven, cooktop, TV, DVD player, CD player, shower, toilet, dining/lounge area, BBQ, air conditioning, bedding for 6, outdoor awning and outdoor table/chairs. Bikes will also be provided with a bike rack fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

Our vision is to create a unique and effortless holiday for the families to enjoy during a very difficult time in their lives.

Please help us raise $40,000 towards the purchase and set up cost by the 30th June by donating via the link below. Your generous support will be greatly appreciated by our Foundation and the many families that we support.

https://www.mycause.com.au/payment/charity/296

Vote for Sam for Harry's House to Receive a $10,000 Donation

Harry's House — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:44:49 +0000

Sam Meyn is in the running for the Pride of Australia People's Choice Award that will be announced at the Pride of Australia national awards ceremony in Sydney on 15th November. To cast your vote for Sam, register and vote via the link below. If Sam receives the award Harry's House will receive a $10,000 donation from News Corp & the Ten Network.

http://prideofaustralia.com.au/peoples-choice-medal/nominees/community-spirit