Perry Newburn (an ultramarthon runner) will be attempting to break a new Masters’ record for running from Los Angeles to New York in the shortest time, a distance of approximately 2,800 miles, while raising funds to help Make Dreams Come True for special Kiwi Kids that go on Koru Care NZ's Californian Adventures.

I turn 60 in September, so I wanted to do something that would push me. I followed Dean Karnazes when he ran across the U.S. and read Marshall Ulrich’s book of his record-breaking run. This has been a dream of mine for a few years. Doing a little good along the way will be an added bonus.