31 Ks for 31 Days

$9,014 of $10,000 goal
Given by 74 generous donors in 4 weeks

In 2006 my partner, Nick Bolton, died of lymphoma aged 31. In memory of his brave, adventurous spirit I am riding my mountain bike 31 km ea

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In 2006 my partner, Nick Bolton, died of lymphoma aged 31. In memory of his brave, adventurous spirit I am riding my mountain bike 31 km each day for the 31 days of October to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

In 2006 my partner, Nick Bolton, died of lymphoma aged 31. In memory of his brave, adventurous spirit I am riding my mountain bike 31 km each day for the 31 days of October. Please support Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand by being as generous as you can and sponsoring me.

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I did it!!  4 November 2013

I think it is finally sinking in that I have pretty much achieved my goal! We haven't quite raised the $10,000 that I was aiming for, the total is currently somewhere just over $7,000 but I think that will continue to increase over the next few days. I have ridden 31 Ks for 31 Days which is what I set out to do. I managed to ride over 1000 km in a month. It took over 70 hours and that was just the actual riding time.... 31 Ks for 31 Days has been a challenge physically, mentally and emotionally. I have learnt a lot about myself, about training and about certainly about riding! I have also learnt what an amazing community we have and how much people really pull together to support a worthy cause. I have been honoured to ride with some incredible people, people I have learnt from and had fun riding with. This challenge is something I have needed to do for a long, long time and completing it successfully has meant so much to me. Thank you so much to all of you who have supported me and helped me in one way or another to achieve this huge milestone. Special thanks to my sponsors Nzo, Cyclezone, Central Design & Print, Magellan, Blue Dog Media, Mead Norton, Canmap Hawley, NDuro Events and Whaka 100.... As always I owe so much to my family who have been behind me from the minute I announced my crazy idea to them! My Mum is the real legend of all this, she's ridden over 300 km with me in the last month! Go Mum! To everyone who has come out riding with me, thank you so much! You have helped me more than you will know. Also, thanks to those I ran the idea past first, for not telling me I was daft, for believing in me and encouraging me to get out and do it. And to everyone who has made a donation, thank you for making this all worthwhile. Your support for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand is what this is all about. Never underestimate what you can achieve if you set your mind to it! Just get out there and do it. Lastly, it's not to late to donate! Visit www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/31Ksfor31Days. Oh, and get on ya bike!

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Lauren Lau
Lauren Lau on 10 Dec 2013
$10
The MTBros - Tu, Tak and Ra
The MTBros - Tu, Tak and Ra on 03 Dec 2013
Hey mate! Awesome awesome effort doing the business on the trails. Really nice getting to know you better these last few months and very proud to call you friend. Arohanui Your MTBros
$600
John and Margi Funnell;  Funnell Family Chiropractic
John and Margi Funnell; Funnell Family Chiropractic on 29 Nov 2013
Congratulations Kelly on your awesome effort! Love from John, Margi, Kiara and Jonah xx xx
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Nov 2013
Fantastic effort, and a great cause. Good on you!
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Wendy Schwartfeger
Wendy Schwartfeger on 17 Nov 2013
Loved following your story Kelly. People like you make the world a beautiful place xox
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