Farewell Weekend and Auction!
We are so excited to invite you to our Farewell weekend on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of March!
This will be your opportunity to take some last photos, collect those last sculptures, and say goodbye to your favourite elephants over this weekend! There will be merchandise available to purchase, food stalls, face painting, and a whole lot of colourful elephants!
On Thursday the 7th, we will be hosting an Auction, the final event with the herd! All 30 sculptures will be auctioned off in a grand event, to raise funds for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust.
Click here to find the website for the live auction!
For more information on both of these events, click here!
Thank you for joining us!
“We are incredibly excited to bring David McKee’s much-loved elephant character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant to life in what will be the most colourful art trail yet. We have 30 large elephants, individually designed by professional and emerging artists, that will be displayed through the streets, parks and public spaces of Christchurch and the surrounding towns from November 25, 2023, to February 18, 2024.
Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail will be supported by a learning programme enabling thousands of children and young people to participate in this highly visible, family-friendly art trail. Ultimately the sculptures will be auctioned to raise money to enable the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust to support people impacted by traumatic brain and other complex injuries throughout Canterbury.”
Kathryn Jones
CEO, Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
Join the herd!
We can’t do it alone and we would love for you to join our sponsors and partners, big and small, in our herd.
Please join us as we stage this unforgettable event.
Get involved
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for businesses, the creative sector and communities to come together to create something special. There are still opportunities to be involved as a sponsor. Contact Robyn at robyn.medlicott@lfbit.co.nz for any enquiries.
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Your donations create real change
The trail ultimately helps the Laura Fergusson Foundation to raise money for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust.
At any one time, Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is assessing, supporting and rehabilitating over 1000 Cantabrians with brain, spinal or other complex injuries. All money raised from this art trail will be used to build a new campus for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust.
The Laura Fergusson Foundation is registered with Charities Services. Our charity number is: CC55765
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elmerchristchurch
Mar 25
Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month?
This trail supported local charity – Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, which is the only South Island provider of wrap-around support for those with brain, spinal, or other complex injuries.
We hope to never need their services, but if someone does, they are there to equip them and their whānau to find new ways of going about life so they can achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life.
Please support the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust by following their work at @laurafergussonbraininjurytrust …
elmerchristchurch
Mar 21
Check out this video from Community Partner Fulton Hogan who helped us bring the trail to Ōtautahi by installing and deinstalling our precious elephants.
It was fantastic to have your support and expertise on the trail! …
elmerchristchurch
Mar 18
One hour to go!
It is your last chance to buy art from our Elmer artists in our online auction! There is some stunning art up for grabs from our incredible artists, as well as accommodation packages, be sure to check it out!
https://app.galabid.com/elmer/items …
elmerchristchurch
Mar 18
Our online auction closes at 8pm tonight!
We have a wonderful selection of art from our artists, Mini Elmer Sparkles, as well as accommodation in Christchurch, Queenstown and Rarotonga, all available to bid on! Time is running out so check it out soon!
https://app.galabid.com/elmer/items …
elmerchristchurch
Mar 15
New items added!
The second round of our online auction closes Monday, and we have added a blank mini Elmer sculpture! Had a design that you wanted to see on the trail? Now is your chance to bring that to reality!
You can find this sculpture alongside a selection of art from our artists at our online auction at the link in our bio. Bids close at 8pm on Monday, so get in quick! …
elmerchristchurch
Mar 15
Competition time!
We have a $50 Ballantynes voucher to give away, all you have to do is sign up for our online auction and you`re in the draw!
Signing up is free and easy, click on the link in our bio and follow the steps! …