Karl McDonald's Aqua Bike World Championship Bid, Canada 2017

$2,690 of $8,000 goal

Given by 10 generous donors in 10 weeks

Karl McDonald has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Aquabike World Championship, which is being held in Penticton, Canada

Hawke's Bay

This event is part of the ITU Multisport World Championships held in August later this year.

Karl qualified for this event at the Triathlon NZ National Championships, which was held in Auckland in March. Aquabike is a new event that was included in this year Championships. Karl’s Aquabike race in Penticton includes a 3km swim followed by a 120km cycle.

“I’ve been given this amazing opportunity to represent NZ at a World Championship event, something I never believed I could achieve. I’m putting in some massive training hours to prepare for this event swimming over 13 kms and cycling over 300 kms per week totaling around 20 hours. I’m thankful for the support from my family and friends that are helping me to make this dream a reality”.

We are having a Quiz night event to raise funds towards this. This will be held on the 13th July 2017 at Speights Ale House Ahuriri, starting at 7.00pm. As well as the Quiz there will be an auction, raffles, and spot prizes to be given away on the night.

We need your help to make this happen. We are looking for monetary donations. In return you will receive advertising and business plugging on the night, Social media recognition on the event page, Use of Karl's profile in your community networks. But most of all the satisfaction of knowing, you have supported this Hawkes Bay boy in representing NZ on the world stage.

“Thank you so much for your support” Karl McDonald

Culinary Arts Development Trust's involvement (page creator)

Karl is the first man in line to help out his family, friends and community. He is a very humble person and would never ask for help himself, so we are asking for him!

Karl is spending a massive amount of time, energy and funds training for this event. He is so proud to be representing New Zealand and we want to make sure this happens.

With ours and your support, Karl will do us proud.

About us

The Culinary Arts Development Trust (CADT) was formed in January 2015 and is a not for profit charitable trust with the sole purpose to help grow the hospitality industry through culinary competitions, events and community activities

Use of funds

Triathlon NZ, in association with Garth Barfoot (Barfoot and Thompson) have sponsored the atheletes their accommodation cost while in Pecticton. However the remaining cost to get Karl to the start line needs to be raised.

The extra costs include:

Flights and transfers from Hawkes Bay to Penticton

Transporting Karl's bike and gear.

Race entry fee

Insurance

Triathlon NZ race kit

NZ Team Administration Fee

We estimate this cost to be $8000.