Each December for the past 28 years, the Dunedin Host Lions Club has hosted the World Festival of Magic show, staged by International Entertainments Ltd, at the Regent Theatre.
The magic show allows 600 to 700 children and carers to enjoy entertainment for free, with tickets donated by businesses across Otago.
Additional funds raised through the project are used to support local charities and organisations, including Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, and Life Matters Trust.
Dunedin Host Lions Club chairman Ron Coles and Magic Show Charitable Trust members Beb Wilson and Jan Ravenwood recently visited Ward 4A at Dunedin Hospital to hand over eight La-Z-Boy chairs, bought with $8500 raised through the magic show project.
Charge nurse manager Rose Linwood said having powered chairs with leg rests and lift recliners that helped the user to stand were helpful for patient recovery, and the hospital was grateful for the donation.
The club will hold an information session for people interested in volunteering next Monday, from 5.30pm-6.30pm, in the fourth floor function room at Dunedin Public Library. All welcome.
