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Mauaoathon 2.0 for Mikaere

$39,000 donated
Given by 394 generous donors in 7 weeks

Mauaoathon 4 Mikaere Sydney, all day challenge climbing Mauao to raise funds for him and his whānau while he recovers in Waikato Hospital.

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

This is to tautoko Mikaere Taingahue who was elected the first ever Māori Ward Councillor for Tauranga Moana. Unfortunately, he feel very ill before he could take on this amazing opportunity. He has been in Waikato Hospital now for approx 6 months. This is to help support his whānau and Mikaere during this time in any way we can.

Mikaere is a very popular young man who gave so much of time to the Moana. This is our chance to show our support.

3 years ago we did a similar Kaupapa for the family of Innocence Henry who was in starship hospital.

This kaupapa will involve 12 hours of climbing Mauao on 14 December 2024. For some it will be the entire time and for others it may be once or for our Kaumatua around. It’s about well-being it’s about kotahitanga and it’s a way we can show our aroha for Mikaere and his whānau.

Everyone is welcome to participate in any way you feel, we will have a marquee set up as a base for rest and nourishment.

All funds raised will go to the whanau to do with it as they please.

James rolleston's involvement (page creator)

Whānau I am his uncle.

Use of funds

Everyday bills and expenses that the whānau have while Mikaere is on hospital.

Funds will be paid to Mikaere's mum, Lee.

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Latest update

Update continued part 2   31 December 2024

A message from Mikaere Sydney Lee Taingahue and whānau ❤️ part 2…

Thank you everyone for showing up to what was an incredibly uplifting event for us all.

But…here’s the thing; keep on shining a light on your hauora and just keep going… keep walking…keep connecting.. keep inspiring others..keep challenging… keep well for ourselves - and our whanau. Keep looking after our Koro Mauao.

Love and appreciation to the amazeballs crew who organised this kaupapa and pooled their amazing talents to make the day the success it was. And to the organiser extraordinaire, Mikaere’s Uncle Hemi Rolleston, we are proud and grateful for you.

On a final note, Mikaere’s recovering after a recent outbreak of COVID (on top of his illness) at Tga Hospital. Mikaere is young and strong and we look forward to the day he’s discharged from the hospital. Meantime thank you one and all for your texts, voice msgs and visits which remind us how lucky and loved we are. Thank you also to everyone who contributed to the Givealittle page which will be used by Mikaere to assist in his future rehabilitation. No more words, just aroha in abundance to you all. 2025 promises much, keep well and keep your cheeks apart xx

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 26 Dec 2024
$85
Hana Koko
Hana Koko on 26 Dec 2024
$40 for the amazing water carriers (some super stars on that list) $10 for David's 1 excellent hikoi at the start.
$50
Marg
Marg on 26 Dec 2024
Woop woop Riri 🙌 you’re a machine
$20
David
David on 26 Dec 2024
For Riri’s half climb
$10
Hēmi
Hēmi on 26 Dec 2024
Riri’s attempt at an 8th climb
$10

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Paying to a verified bank account of Lee Taingahue on behalf of Mikaere Sydney Whānau
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This campaign started on 6 Nov 2024 and ended on 31 Dec 2024.