Motiti Island Mission - Jimmys Paddle Home on a SUP

$5,220 donated

Given by 88 generous donors in 8 weeks

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Jimmys paddle home from Motiti for Wairakei Kindergarten, raising funds for their outdoor area.

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Wairakei Kindergarten is a not for profit kindy in Papamoa. They are looking to make improvements to their outdoor area including planting trees for shade. They would like to plant some yellow Pohutukawa trees originating from Motiti Island.

Jimmy is a go getting father of 4 in Papamoa, he has always wanted to paddle to or from Motiti Island and has decided this would be a great fundraiser for his kids kindy to contribute some funds to their outdoor area. Jimmy really appreciates the kindergarten in Papamoa and all that they do for the community, this is his time to give back.

Jimmy Dow's involvement (page creator)

Jimmy will be paddling back from Motiti Island in late March (Date TBC - weather dependent). Jimmy is keen to contribute as much as possible back to the local Kindergarten after they have done so much for his whanau and kids.

Use of funds

The funds will be spent on the outdoor area, planting trees for shade and improving the playground.

Mission Complete 4 April 2021

Hey guys,

We’re pleased to let you know Jimmy completed the paddle in record time this morning (not sure if there is any record yet ;) Jimmy thoroughly enjoyed himself out there on the water, beaut morning for it!

Massive thanks to everyone who has donated and to Jimmy’s support crew and whanau! Your donations and messages have made it all worth it and awesome to feel the support of our community.

For the full story check out Instagram @coastnz story

There is still time to donate, it would be awesome to hit the $5k mark for Jimmy’s efforts! Please share with your friends and whanau if you can.

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