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Running for Tomorrow’s Champions

$2,055 donated
Given by 14 generous donors in around 4 months

Fundraising to support our region's future sporting champions.

Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui

I’m Nathan McKinlay, a marathon runner and local Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners in Whanganui. On 30 November, I’ll be running in the PAK’nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon - not just for the challenge, but to raise funds for a great cause.

This year, I’m proud to support the Mitre 10 MEGA Future Champions Trust, an organisation dedicated to helping young athletes from the Whanganui region achieve their sporting dreams.

The Trust provides financial support to promising local athletes who need a “hand up” to cover the costs of training, travel, and competition. By easing these financial pressures, the Trust enables our future champions to focus on their development and represent our region with pride - both nationally and internationally.

Through this Givealittle campaign, I hope to raise funds that will directly support these young athletes, while also raising awareness of the Trust’s fantastic work. Every contribution, big or small, helps build a stronger future for our community’s rising stars.

To learn more about Mitre 10 MEGA Future Champtions Trust, you can visit their website here:

www.futurechampionstrust.org

To learn more about the PAK’nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon, visit their website here:

www.whanganuithreebridges.co.nz

Thank you for your support!

Use of funds

All money raised will go towards supporting high achieving individual Whanganui youth, helping them cover the costs of training, travel and competition.

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Race update & THANK YOU!   3 December 2025

Whanganui delivered perfect weather for the Pak’n Save Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon this year, and it was fantastic to see around 1,200 participants taking part - ranging from the kids’ 1.2 km dash to the full marathon.

I had a challenging race overall. I started strong but hit the wall in the final third, finishing in 2:58 and still securing second place overall.

I’m thrilled to share that $2,055 has been raised for the Mitre 10 MEGA Future Champions Trust through this Givealittle page. It’s a privilege to invest in the future of Whanganui’s young sporting stars.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated - your support means so much!

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Dec 2025
$20
Judy
Judy on 29 Nov 2025
$50
Inferno
Inferno on 28 Nov 2025
Good luck mate
$50
Brendan
Brendan on 27 Nov 2025
Happy to help
$25
Rachel
Rachel on 26 Nov 2025
All the best Nathan - Rach @ WIB
$50

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This campaign started on 14 Aug 2025 and ended on 10 Dec 2025.