8 | Fowler Homes Queenstown: Hope Home Bringing hope to those in need I am Hope Foundation founder Mike King and Fowler Homes Queenstown owner, Jason McGirr, on site at The Hope Home in Hanley’s Farm. T T from page 6 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Fowler Homes Foundation was established as the legal entity delivering The Hope Home, with lawyers Nick and Stephanie Lovegrove and accountant Chris Greenslade happy to provide the professional oversight at no cost. Along with Jason and Jen, they became the foundation’s board of directors and trustees. The Hope Home is a beautifully designed and crafted 220sqm, three-bedroom home that includes an attached two-bedroom unit, with majestic views of The Remarkables. The home was completed four months ago and, as planned, auctioned on Gumboot Friday, November 1, selling for $1.69M, with all profits of $404,000 donated to the I Am Hope Foundation. “We presented Mike with the cheque the following Monday at the Morning Rumble studio in Auckland, live on air. “Mike was very emotional and you could tell it made a real difference to him. We spoke about all the good it could do, and that led onto a whole new segment with radio listeners tuned in, which is what it’s all about. “The foundation will use the money to continue to provide free counselling and support for young people 25 years and under around New Zealand. That equates to approximately 3000 hours of counselling. With that we’re helping to change lives, and deep down I know it will also help to save lives. “It might only take one conversation with one person to stop you doing something you can’t take back.” Early on in Jason’s work life, he walked the beat for the New Zealand Police, and witnessed mental health and suicide first hand. “I’ve stopped suicide. I’ve turned up when it’s too late, and I’ve risked my life to help people. After the police, I went into the mining industry in Queensland and found it was just as bad there. “I became known as someone people could go to for help, had empathy and was open with what I had dealt with. ‘I just hope that The Hope Home kicks others into gear to do something they might not think they are capable of doing.” Proudlysupporting FowlerHomes - Queenstown Discover world leading bathroom brands at Reece Scan the QR code to find a branch or showroom near you and connect with a consultant. www.reece.co.nz Warmer, healthier & more energy e cient homes Contact for a quote today quotes@maxraft.co.nz Start your build with an insulated foundation www.MAXRaft.co.nz O800 629 7238 “The foundation will use the money to continue to provide free counselling and support for young people...” Jason says he is very proud of everyone who became involved in The Hope Home, and acknowledges his business partner Damian Yardley who project managed the build.
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