79-year-old walking for the NZ Child Cancer Foundation

I'm a 79-year-old, diagnosed with bowel cancer 5 years ago, and after a successful operation and all clear, I was back out there again.

Seeing photographs of really young children struck down by cancer and undergoing horrible treatment made my heart go out to them and their families. I wanted to help in some small way.

I opened my first “Give a Little” page two years ago and began a journey along New Zealand’s longest, 3,000 km trail, the Te Araroa, from Cape Reinga to Bluff. I decided to section-walk the North Island part first, some 1,700 km, beginning in Wellington and heading north. I have now reached Puhoi, north of Auckland, and raised nearly $5,000 for the NZ Child Cancer Foundation so far.

I've had an extended break to heal an injured foot, which hasn't worked. I’d really like to finish this 525 km section in one hit, provided it holds up :)

I hope people will continue to help me along this arduous journey by donating to the CCF, as they support these children and their families during a very dark period.

I sincerely thank those who have generously donated. Thank you for coming on board with me on my journey.

See previous funds raised here: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/walking-with-a-real-purpose-and-for-pleasure