Help Blair and Haven to the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin 2023

$2,955 of $36,000 goal
Given by 44 generous donors in around 3 months

Help get Blair and Haven to Berlin Special Olympics 2023

Rangiora, Canterbury

Blair Smith and Haven Drinnan have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2023 Special Olympic Games in Berlin.

Over 7000 athletes from 190 countries will compete in Berlin across 26 sports in the world’s largest inclusive sporting event.

Blair and Haven are the only two North Canterbury athletes, from the strong squad of 40 selected for New Zealand that will be proudly participating in this very special event!

Blair will be participating in Bocce events, while Haven will be participating in swimming events.

In order to attend the Special Olympic Games, they have been asked to contribute $18,000.00 each, to cover the costs of this experience.

They have started fundraising efforts, such as frozen chicken sales, planning Quiz nights and sausage sizzles, and friends and family have suggested we set up a Give-a-Little page on their behalf to help accomplish their fundraising targets.

They really appreciate all of the support in their road to the Olympics, and they would be very grateful if you can share this link with family, friends and colleagues.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Blair Smith and Haven Drinnan

Natasha Smith (Page creator)

Natasha Smith's involvement (page creator)

Blair smith's sister, helping to fundraiser for them both

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Travel, accommodation, meals, traveling and playing uniform costs

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Thank you  31 January 2023

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far ! We really appreciate all the support ❤️

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margaret
margaret on 01 May 2023
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Sarah, Keith, Markus
Sarah, Keith, Markus on 18 Apr 2023
Good luck Haven. Super proud of you 🖐️. Sez, Keith & Markus
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 Apr 2023
Good luck from your Pegasus parkrun friends!
$70
Tara
Tara on 13 Mar 2023
Best of luck!
$10
Seamus
Seamus on 12 Mar 2023
Congratulations on your selection to represent Team New Zealand. Kia kaha, go well!
$100

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Paying to a verified bank account of Special Olympics North Canterbury (Charity) on behalf of Blair and Haven
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This campaign started on 21 Jan 2023 and ended on 1 May 2023.