Outstanding

I was the lone soldier from Bean Bags & Beyond with 40 odd filled bean bags and another 100 covers and only had to lift 3 out of 10 fingers. From dropping all the stock to Mainfreight prior to the Expo to collecting the little we had remaining on my return, not only was that so incredibly easy absolutely everything in the middle was too.

The genuine want to help from all the volunteers that came to help, and there were plenty, was like many others have said, simply humbling.

A special thanks to Pam, Gail and embarrassingly I have forgotten the name of the couple (they know who they are) that help in the stall. To be honest they sold more bean bags than me and the more breaks I had the better the sales.

To Callum who somehow organised all the freight with seamless ease - you are a dead set champion.

And to all the Hands Up Wellington team, I have no idea how you managed such an outstanding event but your rewards will be in heaven.

Many, many thanks from Nigel at Bean Bags and Beyond

Thank You 'Hands Up'!!!

The Hands Up Wellington event left us truly humbled by the selfless efforts of hundreds of Wellingtonians.

As a small business affected by the Christchurch earthquakes, we were invited to attend this expo, and “set up shop” for a weekend in your city.

Wellington and New Zealand should be proud of the Hands up Wellington board, a small group of people who spent literally months of their lives altruistically helping Christchurch businesses. We will never forget what they have done for us.

And to all the people who offered their resources, their skills, their time and their support. Thank you. It gives us strength to know that you’ve got our backs.

Jane Leighs and Maria Kay. JEMS Fashion E-Studio.

A Fashionable Thankyou!

I simply wish to extend my heart felt thanks to you all. What an amazing event you put together for us of Christchurch. Words cannot really express how grateful I feel.

It was so smooth, so easy and so well done by you all. The helpers were like angels... everyone wanted to assist and help and the kindness that flowed all weekend was simply amazing. I just want you to know from myself and all those that came up we all feel so grateful.

Thank you so, so, so much -

Angela Stone
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http://www.angelastone.co.nz

Thank you from Art Works

Two aspects of this event impressed me greatly - the first was the attention to detail: you organisers thought of every little thing we could want.

The second was the festive atmosphere - we'll remember it most of all as a celebration rather than just as a business opportunity.

So thank you from Francine and Glyn of Art Works.

A reason to smile

Thank you so much for all your time and effort Hands Up team!! The weekend was so amazing to be part of, a slice of the chch I recognise! it reminded me again why this is what I choose to do what I do. The atmosphere was so positive in and around the weekend. I really appreciate how much work went into it, I thank you so much! I look forward to the future with many more smiles. Big warm hugs to everyone xxAilish

Many many thanks..

Wow!
Such a great weekend ...
So many people to thank -Rachelle,Heather-and all the volunteers who gave their time,and we all know time is precious.
To see so many familiar faces-customers,friends,warm wishes,support,love,hugs..
Warm fuzzies
Thanks HANDS UP :)

www.debrafallowfield.com

A HUGE THANK YOU FROM BLUE COCONUT

Thank you so much to the Hands Up team and Wellington people.
What a fantastically organised show with a wonderful atmosphere.
The Hands Up team had put so much effort into planning and managing the show that it was actually a fun and relaxing weekend for us! It was also so good to feel the positivity and support from Wellington people, as well as the camaraderie from fellow Cantabrian exhibitors.
It is times like the Hands Up expo that you really feel some good may have come from this terrible disaster. THANK YOU!