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Catherine's October Everesting Event

  • Challenge completed, goal achieved, THANKS!

      31 October 2022
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    Thanks to all the generous people who have given to the JOYYA fundraiser and supported me on my challenge to "Everest" Rapaki track this month. My goal was to raise $1000, which has been achieved-thanks to you. The total funds raised in NZ for this project is over $27,000!

    I completed 27 rides up Rapaki (or 2 other bigger hills) over the month and achieved the 8,848 vertical meters (plus some). I appreciated the encouragement of many of you through the WhatsApp group and am enjoying my improved fitness. Someone asked me if I am over Rapaki yet...no I have really enjoyed the different sights, sounds and smells at various times of the day and sharing the rides with others. I am grateful to be able to enjoy this special part of the world on a bicycle.

    Cheers!

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  • 11 Days in

      8 October 2022
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    Kia ora e whanau, thank you everyone for generously donating to JOYAA and supporting me on my JoyRide! So far we have raised $850. I have managed to ride up either Rapaki or Mt Cheeseman Rd 10 times in the last 11 days, rain, wind, snow and sunshine. My legs are sore, as is my rear end. My bike is in the shop, so I'm riding John's old mtb in the meantime. But I'm enjoying the challenge and doing it for a worthy cause makes increases my motivation.

    I've had some company which I appreciate. If you want to come along for a ride, please text me.

    I'm posting a photo from the top of the hill each time on WhatsApp. If you want to get these, please join WhatsApp and let me know.

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