Run for Youth money given out

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Publication title: Kapiti News

The money has been distributed to fundraising partners so they can continue to do good for rangatahi (youth) in Kāpiti

Web Genius founder Richard Calkin was thrilled with what had been achieved.

“Raising more than $30,000 has been a dream that Covid tried to sidetrack, yet we persevered and got through with an incredible result.

“We admire the work of our fundraising partners, and we know this money will go a long way in helping them to deliver quality programmes here in Kāpiti.”

Campaign manager Helene Judge said it never ceased to amaze her how generous businesses were.

“This year we raised a record amount of $20,000 from 70 sponsors, which is significant in terms of the total raised.

“We thank each business sponsor for supporting the campaign and the underlying work of this event, raising funds and fitness for rangatahi.”

Nearly 300 people participated on the day, with an enthusiastic musician performing and a Zumba instructor from 24/7 Fitness getting everyone warmed up for the event start on the beach.

“This year we accepted a new fundraising partner, Birthright Kāpiti, bringing the total to 13 organisations that we support,” Judge said.

The fundraising partners are Birthright Kāpiti, Challenge for Change Kāpiti, Kāpiti Basketball Association, Kāpiti College, Kāpiti Kindness Trust, Kāpiti Youth Support, No 49 Squadron Air Cadets Kāpiti, Ōtaki College, Paraparaumu College, The Shed Project Kāpiti, Whirlwind Kāpiti, Work Ready Kāpiti and ZEAL Kāpiti.

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