WORD needs Wheels!

$2,500 of $15,000 goal
Given by 27 generous donors in 21 days

WORD needs Wheels! We want to explore the world on our trusty mountain bikes, but need a van to take us there.

Wellington

In a world where competition is synonymous with kid's sport, WORD is taking an innovative approach to getting young ones active...fun first, sport second. Over the past 3 years, the youth of Wellington have been venturing outdoors, building self confidence, and having the best time of their lives all thanks to the mighty mountain bike.

We have been on a journey from an idea on the trail to a buzzing non-profit organisation with over 500 kids, 8 after school programmes, and 20 instructors. WORD is changing the way people look at mountain biking and youth sport. Through partnerships with local clubs, kids are entering events, building trails, fixing bikes, and making life long friendships.

As many of you will know, WORD is in urgent need of a van. If we are to continue to offer school holiday programmes, run events and get our instructors to where the WORD kids are, we need a 12 seater, low top van (Toyota or similar) - and we need it fast!

The quiz night was a huge success with $5000 raised, and all funds from the Bike and Bike Bits sale will also go towards the van fund, but we need more help.

So we've set up this page for van fundraising and if each WORD family was able to give just a little ...we reckon we’d get a long way towards reaching our target of $15,000.

So let's get these kids moving and taking over the world...one ride at a time!

About us

Founded in 2013, World Off-road Riding Department is a youth mountain bike charity based in Wellington, Wānaka, and Ōtautahi, Aotearoa providing amazing life changing term programmes and holiday camps for kids age 7-17 years old.

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Penny
Penny on 19 Nov 2015
Thanks Pete Marshall for great photos at Women of Dirt!
$20
SCOTTY'S CONSTRUCTION
SCOTTY'S CONSTRUCTION on 18 Nov 2015
We challenge all word parents with business or business conections to match or better our donation. And or any smart ideas to raise funds would surely be welcomed. Scott Feasey SCOTTY'S CONSTRUCTION
$200
IzzyS
IzzyS on 18 Nov 2015
$100
Ali H
Ali H on 18 Nov 2015
Thanks for the awesome WOD photos! Good luck with the van!
$40
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Nov 2015
$200

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This campaign started on 29 Oct 2015 and ended on 20 Nov 2015.