Ks for Kiwis - raising money through a cardio challenge!
Wellington
Foundation is a community gym in the heart of Wellington that brings together busy professionals to take time out of their day to care for their health and fitness. We’ve been supported by many people across our lives, and throughout our career - and it’s time to give back.
On Wednesday 8 October, the Foundation gym is coming together to attempt to travel the length of Aotearoa New Zealand (that’s 1,600kms!) - in 12 hours (6am - 6pm), and we want you to join us on the journey.
The event will take place at Foundation Gym, 159 The Terrace, Wellington
Why are we doing the day?
As a community based gym, the Foundation team has been supported by people across New Zealand, and it’s time to give back.
And it’s no coincidence we’re running this day during Mental Health Awareness Week (https://mhaw.nz/). This is because we want to give you an opportunity to take some time out, connect with your colleagues and friends, and move for wellness - because physical health and mental health go hand in hand.
100% of your donations go to these our three chosen charities.
Here’s how you can be part of it:
✔️ Register a team or as an individual for a 45 min cardio challenge Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rLSbmv5afy673dfGA
✔️ Donate - 100% of the money raised will be split equally across our three charities
✔️ Follow us on social media and like, comment & share our posts to help us spread the word: xhttps://www.instagram.com/foundationgym.nz/
We’ve chosen these charities which align with our values. We’re a big believer of holistic wellbeing: mental and physical health go hand in hand.
The funds will be split equally between three amazing charities:
Garden to Table: https://gardentotable.org.nz
Madoc Benfell Trust: https://www.madocbenfellmemorialtrust.nz
Remi v Rett: https://www.facebook.com/p/Remi-vs-Rett-61576089877543/
THANK YOU! 9 October 2025
We are overwhelmed by your support and generosity. Together, through our Give a Little page and donations on the day, we raised over $18,000. Thank you.
Over the day, 28 teams travelled 1,673.4kms - completing our goal of travelling across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Your funding will help to:
- Help empower tamariki to whanake (grow), hauhake (harvest), whakarite (prepare), and whāngai (share) fresh, seasonal, and affordable kai through Garden to Table.
- Provide outdoor experiences for young people across Wellington through Madoc Benfell Trust.
- Shine a light on Rett Syndrome and bring awareness to families like Remi's.
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