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Deborah Pead: PR expert says Starship should have said yes to donation immediately, subject to due diligence

Published: Nov. 3, 2022, 7:16 p.m.

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Some advice has come for Starship Hospital on how to handle problematic donations.

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The children\'s hospital has been in hot water this week after rejecting a donation of more than $500,000 from a horse racing win.

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Another man\'s now come forward to say his $10,000 offer from selling a horse was also turned down due to the money\'s origins.

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Their communication has been described as confusing, with a contradictory statement released yesterday saying time constraints were to blame.

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Public Relations CEO Deborah Pead told Mike Hosking every cent is vital.

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She says Starship should\'ve said yes immediately, subject to due diligence.

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