24-hour Squash Marathon for Leukemia.

$6,060 of $5,000 goal
Given by 54 generous donors in 9 weeks

24-hour Squash Marathon for Wayne.

Blenheim, Marlborough

24 Hours on Court for Wayne.

This time I’m picking up my squash racket for a challenge like no other: 24 hours of nonstop squash. Why? Because someone I care for has been facing a far tougher battle.

My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). For years he lived undiagnosed, pushing through symptoms without answers. Now that we finally know what he’s fighting, I want to turn my energy into something that can help him—and others—on their journeys.

According to CLL Advocates NZ, only 10-15 people out of 250 on average per year benefit from the budget allocation. And many are not even able to receive the same treatment options here in NZ.

Most patients being told that treatment would cost $200k in total.

Squash has always been a sport of endurance, resilience, and determination. Playing for 24 hours is my way of honoring his fight, raising awareness, and bringing people together to support the cause.

You can help by;

Donating,

Joining me on court (or supporting) or participating in the

Silent Auction.

No matter how small, your contribution will make a difference. Together we can transform his story of late diagnosis into one of community, awareness, and action.

I’ll be pushing myself through the night, but I won’t be alone—your support will keep me going with every serve, rally, and game. Let’s make this 24 hours count.

Hannes Schoeman's involvement (page creator)

Wayne is my father-in-law.

Use of funds

Current Lifestyle changes and foreseeable Treatment.

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Done and dusted  11 November 2025

Hi everyone,

What an experience!

Thank you all for supporting me through my 24-Hour challenge. It all went very smooth!

I'm happy to report that my body is feeling good, and I think from tomorrow I would also have recovered from the lack of sleep.

I had some great hits with very cool people!

Wayne and I are very appreciative of all the support we have received, whether it is a donation or just a friendly 'good luck'. We all wish him the best for the road ahead.

If anyone else would like to donate, the page will be active for a little while, and we would still appreciate it if you shared it with all of your families and friends!

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 19 Nov 2025
In one way or another everyone would have came across how down to earth Wayne is and how helpful he is and just in general how incredible he is too ❤️
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Catherine
Catherine on 14 Nov 2025
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Hannes Schoeman

Thank you.

Hannes Schoeman
Vicki
Vicki on 14 Nov 2025
$50
Hannes Schoeman

Great!

Hannes Schoeman
Russell
Russell on 13 Nov 2025
$40
Hannes Schoeman

Much appreciated!

Hannes Schoeman
Riki
Riki on 11 Nov 2025
$50
Hannes Schoeman

Very kind!

Hannes Schoeman

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This campaign started on 4 Oct 2025 and ends on 9 Dec 2025.