Starship Supporters
In 2004 Mercury Energy and the Starship Foundation launched the Star Supporters Club - an initiative where customers are able to make a monthly donation via their Mercury bill to raise money for vital pieces of equipment for Starship Children's Health. Beyond the Star Supporters Club, Mercury Energy hosts a “Stars for Starship” competition each year in which school children are asked to decorate paper stars to help brighten up Starship. In 2010, 894 schools across New Zealand took place in the competition and the best six stars for each school were sent in for judging. Winners received prizes such as money towards books for their schools. This annual event is a big part of the holiday season for Starship.
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