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Racing Rod for Ranui

$16,899 of $12,500 goal
Given by 120 generous donors in 11 weeks

Fundraising for Bone Marrow Cancer Trust / Ranui House

Nelson

We’re taking on a marathon relay challenge to raise funds & awareness for Ranui House by attempting to match the legendary New Zealander, Rod Dixon’s iconic 1983 New York City Marathon winning time of 2 hours, 8 minutes, and 59 seconds! To do this we have gathered a group of everyday legends that will run in a relay format, each taking on a 200-meter leg of the marathon distance until we've covered the full distance of 42.195km. This event will take place during The Spectacle running festival in Nelson.

Ranui House is a lifeline for families who find themselves in Christchurch for life-saving medical treatment. These families often travel far from home, leaving behind their support networks, and face the emotional and financial strain of long hospital stays. Ranui House provides them with a home away from home—a place where they can stay close to their loved ones, receive comfort, and a sense of community during some of the most challenging times of their lives. See this link for more info on Ranui https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/life-saver-ranui-apartments-set-to-triple-patient-accommodation-for-south-island-families/TJCEQ2J76BE3NN7EFNDXDU6ZYQ/#google_vignette

We're raising funds because we know firsthand how vital Ranui House is. The home away from home they provide can make all the difference for families going through the uncertainty and stress of medical treatment. Every donation helps Ranui continue to provide their incredible service.

Thanks for your support.

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Completed!  17 December 2024

Our team smashed it on Saturday managing to cover the distance in 01:46:19. We had a high rate of attrition but everyone got after it and put their all into their 200m legs.

Thank you for your generosity towards Ranui House.

We are running it back next year!

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The Legal House
The Legal House on 19 Dec 2024
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The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt

Mate - legendary work from a legendary man. Cheers for your donation and getting after it on Saturday. There is no shame in your son passing you and stealing the baton at the 100m mark on a 200m sprint.....

The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt
Collection Buckets Money
Collection Buckets Money on 17 Dec 2024
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$77
Chris
Chris on 17 Dec 2024
Awesome cause.
$100
The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt

Thanks again Chris. Really appreciate your support and generosity.

The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt
David
David on 16 Dec 2024
$50
The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt

Mate! Thank you so much for your donation. You reckon you can dust off the spikes and come up for a few laps next year?

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Hayden
Hayden on 16 Dec 2024
Great work team!
$50
The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt

Thanks for your donation Hayden - really appreciate it!

The Spectacle - Rod Dixons 1983 NYC Marathon Time Attempt

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This campaign started on 9 Oct 2024 and ended on 31 Dec 2024.