Help disabled youth compete in long distance running events
Participating in Achilles NZ Auckland Marathon Fundraising Team
Bay of Plenty
This is Tamahau and I'm 12. I'm an Achilles International NZ long distance runner. I have a disability that makes running challenging without a guide.
In the last three years, I have competed in over 80 track and road and trail running events ( including being guided by Sam Ruthe at the Colgate games) thanks to Achilles advocating for me at events and being my eyes on the track.
Long distance running has helped me build confidence, make new friends, have lots of fun and travel NZ while doing something I love.
In NZ, there aren't very many Para long distance runners. This is because there are limited opportunities for disabled youth to compete in events that are not sprints. I want to raise funds for Achilles so other disabled youth can have the same amazing opportunities as me and maybe find a love for running too ☺️
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Achilles NZ is fundraising at the Auckland Marathon 2026!
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