20 Years of Heart, 42 Kilometres of Hustle - Dharmesh's 2026 Marathon for CQ

Twenty years. That’s how long I’ve been a volunteer with Camp Quality, seeing firsthand how a week of "Fun, Hope, and Happiness" can change a child’s life. After two decades of witnessing the magic these camps create for children living with cancer, I’ve decided it’s time to push my own limits to ensure that magic continues.

I’m now 40 years old, about 30kg heavier than I’d like to be, and aiming for an ambitious sub-3:50 finish at the Auckland Marathon this November.

This isn’t just a race; it’s a total body transformation fueled by a cause I love. My goal is to raise $1,000 for every year I’ve volunteered—a total of $20,000.

Why your support matters:

Camp Quality is a fully voluntary organization. We receive zero government funding, meaning we are 100% reliant on the generosity of people like you and our corporate supporters to put these camps on. Every cent you donate goes directly toward giving these brave kids the childhood experiences they deserve.

Please consider donating to support these incredible children—or perhaps just to reward the fact that a 40-year-old is voluntarily putting himself through this much pain to find his "fighting weight" again.

Help me turn 42.2km of sweat (and likely a few tears) into life-changing memories for kids who truly need them.