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July 22, 2025

Mabel is inviting the community to her Birthday Party.

Mabel Murie.

The reason she is even having a party is so she can raise funds for, and bring hope and warmth to, many less fortunate children in the Philippines. She is calling the birthday event, BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISING WITH A CAUSE.

A typhoon that raged through a part of the Philippines last year went largely under the radar as people’s attention is fixed on the Middle East and The Ukraine invasion. This typhoon ravaged areas where the relatives of many of our Filipino friends in Whitianga and on the Peninsula, live.

“I come from this area”, says Mabel. “I want to use my Birthday as a chance for us to come together as a community and make a difference in the lives of these young ones. I would like to touch the hearts and improve the lives of the Filipino kids in this area of Philippine. They are struggling for the basics in their lives. I believe that every child deserves access to necessities like clothing, shelter and food. I want to do my part to give back by providing them with the support they need.”

Please join Mabel for a Buffet Dinner and Live Music at $25pp on Saturday, 2 August 2025, Whitianga Town Hall at 5:30PM.

Your ticket purchase will help provide the needs of the Filipino children. All food for the buffet birthday has been donated or paid for by members of the local Filipino community.

Mabel understands that not everyone can attend, but people can still support this need by donating or spreading words regarding her event.

“I am excited to share this evening with you and look forward to your support,” says Mabel.

“Small act of kindness can create a world of difference.”

Tickets available at Paper Plus, Whitianga.

Editor’s Note: Mabel Murie runs Paper Plus, Whitianga with her husband, Derek. Both are very generous to this community and work hard supporting many charitable events and causes in Mercury Bay.