News release

Ricoh becomes an official sponsor of the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
October 23, 2012

Ricoh New Zealand Managing Director Mike Pollok pictured with Halberg Activity Fund recipient Jaden Movold and Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Chairman Wayne Boyd – taken at an event to launch the Foundation’s new name, branding and operational model. Ricoh New Zealand has become a sponsor of Kiwi charity, Halberg Disability Sport Foundation (formally the Halberg Trust).

Ricoh proudly supports the Foundation's vision and that of its founder Sir Murray Halberg – to give all New Zealanders, regardless of their ability, the right to participate and engage in sport.

Ricoh New Zealand Managing Director Mike Pollok says getting behind this charity fits with Ricoh's belief in contributing to the communities in which it operates.

"Supporting sporting events and encouraging participation are key pillars of our sponsorship philosophy and we are very much looking forward to getting involved in the Foundation’s wide range of activities," says Mr Pollok.

The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is delighted to welcome Ricoh as an official sponsor of its leading edge work, enhancing the lives of physically disabled young people, their families and communities, by enabling them to participate in sport.

"Relationships with our sponsors go well beyond the support that they provide and without their genuine commitment to our cause, we would struggle to continue our important work in the community. Ricoh also has an authentic desire to contribute to the full range of the Foundation's beneficial activities and to celebrate its achievements," notes new CEO Geoff Burgess.

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About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Ricoh New Zealand Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd, Japan. The company's New Zealand head office is located in Auckland, with five main centre branch offices and a network of 14 regional offices providing sales, service and support in all areas of the country. Under its corporate tagline, 'imagine. change.' Ricoh helps organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the collective knowledge and ideas of their employees.

About Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is a charity that works to enhance the lives of physically disabled young people by enabling them to participate in sport. The Foundation works with families, communities, clubs and national sporting bodies to open doors and remove barriers to participation. The Westpac Halberg Awards is the Foundation's flagship event to honour sporting excellence and raise vital funds for its year-round disability sport work. The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation also relies on the ongoing contributions of its sponsors and supporters, who play a vital role in helping the Foundation to achieve Sir Murray Halberg's vision: to live in a society where all New Zealanders, regardless of their ability, have the right to participate in the sport of their choice, with no exceptions.

Contacts:
Rick Petford Communications Manager
Ricoh New Zealand Limited
Tel: 09 368 6065
Mob: 021 750 600
rpetford@ricoh.co.nz
www.ricoh.co.nz

Elissa Downey
Communications Manager
Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
Tel: 09 579 9931
Mob: 021 866 146
elisa@halberg.co.nz
www.halberg.co.nz