Connor Duncan Caley (the young son of Karen Duncan Caley, a member of the Bunnings Activities Team) is unwell after surgery for a brain tumour. Additionally, the family have suffered financial hardship after losing their home following the Christchurch earthquakes. Equally, they have suffered financial hardship caring for a younger child while also supporting Connor in his rehabilitative care at Starship Hospital, Auckland. Connor has had to endure hundreds of life-saving procedures. The father’s loss of employment has further complicated their dilemmas.

Karen has been actively involved in the Riccarton community and the Riccarton West Community Garden.The Garden would like to show their appreciation by helping them in some small way. If you can give a donation, please contact Loretta 0220966215, or Nick on 0211204841, or Carol at Oak Development Trust.

And a fundraising event to help in Connor's ongoing treatment is to be held at the Halo Bar, 668 Wharenui Road, Riccarton, on Saturday 28 July.

Entertainment will be provided by the Blues Brothers and friends, and ticket numbers will be limited to 350.