Share double the love when you give your mother Gift for Life this mother’s day, Sunday May 8. TEAR Fund NZ marketing manager, Sheena Duffy said; by giving your Mother a Gift for Life item to show your appreciation for her, you are also blessing a struggling mother in a developing country by giving her and her family a practical gift to help lift them out of extreme poverty.

Ms Duffy said, The Gift for Life items would strike a chord with a mother’s heart because New Zealand mothers could easily empathise with the struggles faced by mothers in the developing world to provide the best for their children.

“It is often difficult to give your mother a meaningful gift on Mother’s Day and one that is isn’t a cliché, like perfume or soap. Gift for Life is just that little bit different and will appeal to mothers because it isn’t your typical gift.”

Gifts likely to strike a chord with mothers are, Learn and Live school books ($10), that can provide a child with an education, Nurture a Newborn ($30), a gift which provides medical care for mothers and newborns, or Traffick Stopper ($120), which keeps children safe from human trafficking. There are also some cute animal gifts such as Cheeky Chicks ($12).

“By giving your mother a Gift for Life items you can ensure your Mother's Day Gift can make a difference.“ So how does Gift for Life work? First, decide how much you want to spend on your mum. Gift for Life offers a range of options from as little as $5.

You can visit TEAR Fund's Gift for Life website www.giftforlife.co.nz to order an item, or call TEAR Fund on 0800 800 777 for a catalogue. TEAR Fund receives the money and sends you a card with the purchased item on the front, without the details of the cost of your gift.

You can personalise the card by filling in the details of who it is from, and give it to give to Mum on the day. TEAR Fund will then send the money to its partners overseas and a poor family will receive the gift you have bought. Gift for Life is quick, easy, and saves you the trouble of deciding what to buy for Mum.

If you wish to receive a gift card before Mother’s Day (Sunday May 8), please order by Monday May 3. Alternatively, you can order an e-card right up until the day depending on internet traffic and network.

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