WOW Wellington!

I am still blown away…THANK YOU for an incredible Hands Up experience. There are so many of you to thank here...Rochelle Jackson for your amazing energy putting this clever concept into action, and along with your extraordinary team! Congratulations on having created, developed and achieved an ultimately successful event to assist many Christchurch businesses at your Red to the Black Retail Expo.
I think everyone was impressed by your outstanding efforts, also the high number of committed volunteers who gave up their valuable time, the staff, contractors and suppliers who made this event possible. I feel I cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming generosity, commitment, professionalism, dedication and kind spirit.

A heartfelt thanks for offering this once in a lifetime opportunity and one that enabled me to showcase my China White teas to remind myself that yes I do have a passion for China White and a will to succeed.
I was blown away by the enthusiasm and tremendous support from my wonderful team leader Sylvie Le Bon and her team of volunteers: Stefania May, Kylie Pearce, Evan Davies and Susan Taylor.
It was a fantastic networking opportunity with many new friendships formed.

Initially, a friend of mine who lives in Wellington had told me about your Hands Up Retail Expo to help support Christchurch businesses, and I honestly had doubts leaving this shaken city behind – even for just a few days as I hated the thought of leaving our precious little 2 year old to deal with the fear of continuing aftershocks.
Thanks to Heather Morris with all her positive energy and enthusiasm, I realised this could be a very exciting opportunity that could help lift my spirits. How lucky was I to apply an hour or two before the closing date!

Following on from the expo, I am amazed by the number of sales and orders I have received following the expo. This includes new online customers I have gained from having the opportunity to promote my new online shop (something I had not actively marketed until Hands Up). I truly feel INSPIRED and finally my spark has come back.

UNFORGETTABLE, UNBELIEVABLE and PHENOMENAL are three words I would use to describe my Hands Up Wellington experience.

Once again, thank you for everything.