Help send Stewart Island/Rakiura kids to Wellington for their school camp

Every year, Stewart Island/Rakiura hosts heaps of school camps from all over the country.

But…where do island kids go for camp? The Big Smoke, of course! Every couple of years, students from the Halfmoon Bay School travel north to our capital city Wellington for an experience-of-their-lifetimes. They go to Te Papa (national museum), the Beehive (seat of government), Weta Studios (LOTR!) and do all sorts of other amazing urban/cultural activities. Covering airfare, accommodation, meals, and tickets etc is no small financial feat; it costs thousands. The cost of the trip relies on fundraising from the students and parents. We’re tasked with coming up with ways to raise the money and here’s one of mine:

On 5th October I’ll be participating in the Rakiura Challenge, a 34 km (21 mi) run in Rakiura National Park. I won’t lie, it’s daunting! Muddy and hilly and my knees are nervous. My 9-year old boy has volunteered to be his mummy’s training partner. He runs alongside me on the shorter training runs, helps taste-test the gooey GUs, and overall he’s been a wonderful encouraging wee soul.

We’re hoping you will help sponsor this run as a donation to the Wellington trip. All funds raised will go to cover the cost of the upcoming camp. How about $21? A dollar-a-mile would make us smile! Or $34 if you’re feeling metric? Any amount will help inspire me through the mud and would be most appreciated by Moby and his classmates at Halfmoon Bay School. Thank you!