Sponsor a Mile : Great Alabama 650

$470 of $6,500 goal
Given by 12 generous donors in 4 weeks

Sponsor a mile of my 650-mile solo paddle and help create opportunities for Pasifika youth in Tasman.

Tasman

In October, I’m heading to the United States to take on another big paddling challenge ; the Great Alabama 650.

At 650 miles (1,046km), it is the longest paddle race in the United States and the longest paddle race in the world that a solo racer can attempt.

After the incredible support we received during the Yukon 1000 (raised $12,745.08), I want to use this next adventure to continue raising funds for Pasifika youth in the Tasman region through the Fa’avae Pasifika Fund, administered by the Top of the South Community Foundation.

The idea is simple:

650 miles × $10 per mile = $6,500

I’m inviting people, families and businesses to sponsor a mile for $10. Sponsor one mile, ten miles, or as many as you like.

Every dollar raised goes into the Fa’avae Pasifika Fund, which was established to create opportunities and experiences for Pasifika youth in our local community, helping build confidence, connection, aspiration and a stronger sense of what is possible.

I’ll do the paddling. You can help make the miles count for something beyond the race.

Every mile. Every dollar. Real impact.

Thank you for getting behind the journey.

Nathan Fa'avae's involvement (page creator)

My parents established the Fa’avae Pasifika Fund to support Pasifika youth in my local Tasman community and create opportunities for them to thrive.

Use of funds

All funds raised will go to the Fa’avae Pasifika Fund, administered by the Top of the South Community Foundation, to support opportunities and experiences for Pasifika youth in the Tasman region.

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Latest donations

Emma
Emma on 20 Sep 2026
$50
Charlie
Charlie on 16 Sep 2026
Should be a walk in the park after the Yukon
$10
Te Mimiha Cruising club
Te Mimiha Cruising club on 15 Sep 2026
8 miles of Mobile Bay (headwind only)
$80
Monty
Monty on 14 Sep 2026
Love your work Nathan
$50
Maclaren family
Maclaren family on 14 Sep 2026
We'll sponsor the last 5 miles specifically, to make sure you work extra hard for our dollars ;-) Good luck out there.
$50

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This campaign started on 31 Aug 2026 and ends on 15 Oct 2026.