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Bluff or Bust!

$3,110 donated
Given by 46 generous donors in 5 weeks

Fundraising for Alzheimers New Zealand

Auckland

As a family group we're cycling 3000 km on the Tour Aotearoa from Cape Reinga to Bluff and are fundraising for Alzheimers New Zealand as we go. Why Alzheimers NZ? We know that families impacted by dementia need all the help they can get and witnessed the fantastic support from Alzheimers NZ ourselves when our dad was ill.

We started the ride Saturday February 28 with the first leg down 90 Mile Beach and hope to reach Sterling Point in Bluff in around 19 days. We'll be posting updates as we go and you can also track our progress here: https://ta26.maprogress.com/?bib=CANJO

Please make a donation if you can and wish us luck!

Jude, Owen, Chrissy, Neil & Alan Smith

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Day 19 We made it!  18 March 2026

Lumsden to Bluff

123.97 km

461 metres climbing

5 hours 29 mins riding

A tough final leg with rain to start with as we left Lumsden pre-dawn and then a stiff southerly into Bluff. But we made it. Our final time from Cape Reinga was 18 days 3 hours 54 mins 7 seconds. Distance calculated as 3013 km. We're all happy and taking the rest of the day off! Thanks to everyone who has supported our cause, we have really appreciated your donations and encouragement.

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Bree
Bree on 18 Mar 2026
You guys rock!!
$50
Jude Smith

Thanks so much Bree, we love the sentiment too 💕

Jude Smith
Barbara
Barbara on 18 Mar 2026
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Jude Smith

Thanks so much Barb, much appreciated.

Jude Smith
Tim
Tim on 18 Mar 2026
$30
Jude Smith

Thanks so much Tim, much appreciated.

Jude Smith
Jones
Jones on 18 Mar 2026
$100
Jude Smith

Wow Melanie, huge thanks!

Jude Smith
Jennifer
Jennifer on 18 Mar 2026
Go go!!!
$40
Jude Smith

Thanks for the encouragement Jennifer, we made it!

Jude Smith

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This campaign started on 27 Feb 2026 and ends on 27 May 2026.