Fifth April 2024, saw the passing of one very dear and longstanding fundraiser, and supporter of our charity, 96 year old, Doreen Akrigg.

When her then 8 year old grandson, Ben Cotton was burned in 1988, Doreen took it upon herself to organise regular ‘Knit and Natter’ groups in her home, and held knitting stalls with burn survivor, Helen Hall, at Middlemore Hospital and outside supermarkets all around Auckland.

She held these stalls for many years which raised many thousands of dollars for us.

Her staunch dedication and passion became instrumental in giving our charity the solid financial foundation it has today, and for this we will be forever grateful.

Rest in Peace dear Doreen, your efforts for the Burn Support Group Charitable Trust will never be forgotten.