Starship Foundation
Adrian Evans is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both journalism and business ownership. Currently serving as the Chair of Friends of Starship at Starship Foundation since December 2021, Adrian also owns The Gentry, a modern grooming establishment for men, since February 2015. Previous roles include journalist positions at Suburban News Limited, Oceania Media, and NZ Herald, where Adrian focused on sourcing news stories and developing industry contacts. With a foundational background as a barber and business owner at Serville Barber, as well as a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism from Auckland University of Technology, Adrian demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in both grooming and media.
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Starship Foundation
Starship is New Zealand’s national children’s hospital, firmly focused on accelerating world-class healthcare for all New Zealand children. There are nearly 140,000 patient visits to Starship Child Health each year including around 1000 outreach clinics where Starship clinicians offer specialist consultation and support to their peers all around New Zealand. Since 1992 the Starship Foundation has invested more than $150 million into Starship Child Health, making a real difference to New Zealand children every day. We invest in Starship’s National Air Ambulance Service, bringing children from all over New Zealand to Starship for life-saving care, latest advances in new technology and medical equipment, boosted family support and specialist staff training. In line with global best practice, we are increasing our efforts in research and innovation targeting an additional $5 million per annum. Help us bring better health and brighter futures to all of New Zealand's children. Charity number CC24272