Familial Trust Great Ride Graeme Watson

$6,054 donated
Given by 66 generous donors in around 8 months

A nine day motor Bike ride around New Zealand . To raise awareness and funds for the Familial Trust children and youth services.

Canterbury

Join the Familial Trust on The Great New Zealand Ride. Experience the awesome sights the North and South Islands have to offer in a 9 day epic ride that is not for the faint hearted. Leaving from Christchurch on October 23rd and returning on November 1st 2015. All Proceeds to the Familial Trust providers of services for family members impacted by another's addiction.

Familial Trust's involvement (page creator)

I am the assistant manager of the Familial Trust and have worked at the agency for 14 years from it's inception. I am very passionate about helping families affected by a loved addictions as I have first hand experience of what addiction can do to a family. I have also witnessed how recovery from addiction can bring about huge positive change. I have not ridden for 40 years however I am in training now and very excited to be part of this challenge.

About us

Providing hope, wellbeing and understanding for families affected by addiction. Servcies include: our unique intensive outpatient programme, Childrens programmes, Teenage groups, One on one counselling and support, Advocacy, Extensive bookshop, Educating the community about the effects of addiction on families, Providing a voice for loved ones affected by anothers addiction/s,

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Mission accomplished   8 December 2015

Thank you so much for all your support. We achieved our goal of $20,000 plus and this was matched by a very generous supporter. Total raised $41,020 Here is a link to a video of the ride.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-7gcEct_RNJMDJqZFNGZ3otRkU/view Thanks again.…

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 Nov 2015
Loved pulling the wax strips off your legs :)
$25
Laura & Nick
Laura & Nick on 30 Nov 2015
Well done what a great cause
$1,000
Laurena & Family
Laurena & Family on 20 Nov 2015
Thanks for all your support over the years
$100
Sandy
Sandy on 20 Nov 2015
great cause awesome work
$200
Brian
Brian on 16 Nov 2015
Ride well young fellow
$20

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This campaign started on 23 Mar 2015 and ended on 1 Dec 2015.