Winter pyjama drive to help Whitianga families keep their kids cosy

Inspired by other ‘PJ Drives’ around New Zealand local Bayley’s real estate agent Alana always wanted to ‘give it a go’ here in Whitianga. Alana is no stranger to fundraising for great causes.  Days after holding a successful Pink Ribbon event which raised $6,412 for breast Cancer Foundation NZ , she had this new fundraiser on her radar.

There’s nothing nicer than curling up on a winters night in a cosy set of PJ’s. We don’t have a particular goal of how many pyjamas we’d like donated, but any donations will be gratefully received and matched to those families most in need with the assistance of the team at Whitianga Social Services.

Alana Baker – Pyjama Drive Co-ordinator

How  to donate new Pyjamas

Donations of pyjamas in all sizes, from toddler to pre-teen in both girls and boys styles are being called for.

Donations will be collected at Bayleys Whitianga and can be dropped off in person, or alternatively online orders sent to the same address to Alana at Bayleys Whitianga, 7 The Esplanade, Whitianga by 31^st August 2021. 

Other items for families in need

This year Alana is only focussing on new pyjamas rather than other items such as dressing gowns, slippers, blankets or second had items. These other items  are gratefully accepted at the Whitianga Community Services Trust shop in Cook Drive.