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Sounds to Sounds: Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust co-founder pedals for a purpose

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Given by 42 generous donors in 5 weeks

Riding for Raukatauri from Marlborough to Milford! 1,500km of Cycling, 15,500m of Climbing – All for Music Therapy!

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Sounds to Sounds: Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust co-founder pedals for a purpose

Riding for Raukatauri from Marlborough to Milford! 1,500km of Cycling, 15,500m of Climbing – All for Music Therapy!

George Bradfield, co-founder and trustee of Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, father to Hineraukatauri and husband of Dame Hinewehi Mohi, will set out on the incredible fundraising journey to complete the Sounds to Sounds bike ride, starting 4th of March and finishing on 19th of March. George will be accompanied by his long-time friend and cycling buddy Ray Stark.

One of Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust's fundamental values is that we never want finances to be a barrier to accessing music therapy, and with that in mind we subsidise every music therapy session that we provide. The remaining costs of delivering music therapy must be raised through grant applications, fundraisers, donations, and our monthly giving program. However with an increase in the cost of living and a decrease in funding for Music Therapy we are facing the reality of a reduction of services that help people with disabilities.

We would not be able to succeed without the support of people like George & Ray, who are giving so much time and energy in this undertaking, as well as all of the incredibly generous people who will support this fundraiser.

About us

Music therapy is transformative. It enables joyful expression, understanding and connection for people facing emotional, intellectual, physical or social challenges - at any age. While their whānau find support and respite, welcomed by a community committed to transforming the lives of their loved ones. We provide proven, world-class music therapy that is life-changing for clients, their whānau and the wider community. Evidence shows that for every client, at least five others in their world benefit from the ripple effect.

Raukatauri receives no direct government funding. Every dollar donated subsidises therapy sessions, reducing barriers for families and expanding access to outreach programmes in schools, hospitals, prisons and aged care. Your support funds real, measurable change: more sessions, shorter waitlists, and more New Zealanders experiencing the life-changing benefits of music therapy.

Use of funds

All funds will provide life-changing music therapy to individuals in New Zealand.

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Latest donations

Geoff
Geoff on 28 Mar 2024
Great Riding the S2S with you both & raising my awareness of your Trust
$100
Jane
Jane on 26 Mar 2024
Keep up the great work
$50
Kirsten
Kirsten on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you for your incredible spirit in raising money for an incredible organisation
$100
Linda and Mike
Linda and Mike on 26 Mar 2024
Well done George and Ray
$100
Flo
Flo on 22 Mar 2024
Awesome work George! 🚲👌
$50

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This campaign started on 24 Feb 2024 and ended on 31 Mar 2024.