Help Carys run an Ultramarathon to get to London to perform at *the* Globe

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Given by 11 generous donors in 4 weeks

Help Carys run an ultramarathon to London to perform at the Globe Theatre and represent New Zealand!

Glen Eden, Auckland

For several years it has been Carys' goal to represent New Zealand as a member of the Shakespeare Globe Company New Zealand's Young Shakespeare Company. Late last year she was awarded that opportunity and selected as part of a small group of young people to go to London and perform at the Globe in 2025.

The selection process included years of participation and refining her skill, in each year she has been selected at regionals and performed at the national competition. In 2022 she performed a scene from the Taming of the Shrew. In 2023 she performed as Lady Macbeth in a compilation centring her descent into madness. In 2024 she performed as Desdemona showing how Othello manipulated her into doubting herself. This last performance secured her a place at a week long intensive in Dunedin with many other students and then selected from that group to be part of the Young Shakespeare Company.

To get to London Carys needs your help to raise funds ($11,100) to pay for her accommodation, flights, and expert tuition from Tutors and Directors at Shakespeares Globe. And just quietly, she would love your help to do this without draining the bank of Mum & Dad.

So she's going to run an ultramarathon (sort of!). An ultra means 50km at least, last year she ran a half marathon. Here's how she will do it:

- Round the Bays, 8.4km, March 2

- Hamilton Half Marathon, 21km, March 16

- Huntly Half Marathon, 21km, May 18

And that adds up to 50.4km! An ultramarathon ;)

All you need to do is sponsor her!!

Eileen Joy's involvement (page creator)

I am Carys' mother, and joint main cheerleader (in conjunction with Rory - her Dad)

Use of funds

International and domestic travel and taxes, insurance, course fees, accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, theatre tickets, tours, and incidental expenses.

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Latest update

Progress Report :)  27 January 2025

Many many thanks for all your generous donations, we have been blown away!!

At the moment we are training for Round the Bays in little over a month's time. Carys will smash this given she's actually training for the half marathons.

In 2ish weeks though we will take a short break from running training and shift to endurance by walking the Kepler trail - walking all day carrying heavy packs!

In other news we have been busy considering ways to fundraise and will keep you all updated. Our first wee venture is publicising Carys' incredible crochet skills. If you're looking for a special Valentines Day gift, or some Pride merch, or some funky crochet creatures then check out: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572221354946

Ngā mihi nui!

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor 2 days ago
$50
ANEELA
ANEELA on 15 Jan 2025
Go forth and do great things!
$100
Eileen Joy

Many thanks Aneela, much appreciated, Rory says Hi :)

Eileen Joy
Ruth
Ruth on 11 Jan 2025
Go Carys (and come back 😉)
$200
Eileen Joy

You is the best Ruth!!!

Eileen Joy
Angela
Angela on 10 Jan 2025
What an amazing opportunity and achievement. Best of wishes
$100
Eileen Joy

Aww thanks Angela - ngā mihi nui <3

Eileen Joy
Allegra
Allegra on 07 Jan 2025
Best of luck Carys. You’re a star 🌟.
$100
Eileen Joy

Thank you so much Allegra!! I love you! Thank you for all your endless support <3

Eileen Joy

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This campaign started on 6 Jan 2025 and ends on 31 May 2025.