“SimpliPhi have since very kindly donated six lithium-ion batteries for use in Fijian stand-alone solar PV installations. Chief executive Catherine Von Burg has also pledged to recruit a fundraiser to support It’s Time projects.” Rob says SimpliPhi’s corporate campaign soon kicks off, along with another significant fund raising development, this time involving Macquarie Bank. All connections help, he says. “The Solar Council’s John Grimes told us he admired the work of It’s Time and expressed his support. That resulted in the Solar Council sponsoring our stand at the Solar and Storage Expo in May which led to some great introductions. We got chatting to representatives from Macquarie Bank who were impressed by our drive to help others and develop renewables in the Pacific and who will soon be fund raising for It’s Time.” It’s a wonderful endorsement for Rob who many would agree deserves all the support he can get. These latest pledges that promise considerable backing for his efforts in the Pacific have done much to bolster spirits and will undoubtedly produce life changing outcomes for many more students and their communities.
Tropical holiday up for grabs In other news, Fiji’s Blue Lagoon Beach Resort has donated a holiday to help build awareness of the work of It’s Time. The holiday for two includes five days island accommodation (Beachfront Villa), flights, meals and transfers. The draw is open to everyone, visit https://iitime.org/draw1/
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