HUK KINGS - Climb 4 Youth 2021

$601 donated
Given by 24 generous donors in 4 weeks

Fundraising for Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Waikato

Please support a group of us "IT Geeks" get out of our comfort zone for a good cause in supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato for Climb 4 Youth 2021!

We are all kaimahi of varying Roles within Te Wananga o Aotearoa's Information Technology Uepū "Taupārongo" but are coming together as our own little group to represent the Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato by overcoming climbing the Hakarimata Summit Steps.

The Challenge: (How many "Huks" in 4 hrs nonstop!)

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The Team:

Matt Reiri - 3 laps

Michael Poipoi - 3 laps

Dwayne Paekau - 3 laps

Steven Kent - 5 laps

Adam McWilliams & Pri -

Joe Valenti -

Taruia Matara - 2 laps

Damian Rangitutia -

More about the foundation:

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The Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato are running a fundraising event at the Hakarimata Summit Track in Ngāruawāhia. Climbers will be proving that what they have inside is greater than the obstacle they face.

By setting and achieving return trips, and a fundraising goal,they will be role-modelling our mission of empowering young people to overcome life’s obstacle. Supporting Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato to deliver action packed values based programmes to our tamariki and rangatahi.

Every $1 we fundraise and invest provide benefits of $7.80 back into our communities. The Hakarimata Summit sits 374m above sea level.

The Summit Steps Track is 2km long consisting of 1,349 steps! Climbers will have a 4-hour period to complete their set target of return trips.

So please join us in supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato!

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We Did It  19 June 2021

Firstly, A huge thank you to everyone who has given a donation to this awesome cause we all appreciate it very much!!!

It was a special day weather wise as we started with light Fog and Heavy rain in the morning before the sun came out to greet us all as we all finished.

We all got involved and came home safe with no injuries other then a few sore legs I’m sure will take days to subside but we got there team!!!

Special thank you to Amanda and the whole team involved in organising this great event, from the Karakia to start to the sausage sizzles, drinks and lollies to keep us going all morning

It’s time to rest up and look at enjoying some time with the whanau!!

Happy weekend everyone

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa

Matty & Shaani & Kyreaux, Adam & Pri, Dwayne & Sarah, Steven, Taruia, Michael, Joe

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Participating in

Climb 4 Youth 2021

Climbers will represent Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato by overcoming climbing the Hakarimata Summit track multiple times in 4 hours.

Latest donations

Ngapaea
Ngapaea on 18 Jun 2021
Karawhiua Uncle Matty!
$20
IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021

Thank you Ngapaea!! Tell mum and dad you want to go up the Hakarimata Summit to see the view 🙂

IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021
Katie
Katie on 18 Jun 2021
All the best Matty with the hikoi tomorrow! Great cause!
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IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021

Wooop woop, thank you!!

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Jun 2021
$20
IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021

Thank you!!

IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021
Stephan
Stephan on 17 Jun 2021
$15
IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021

Cheers Stephan! Ready when you are for that round 2 Hakarimata trip 🙂

IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021
Paul
Paul on 17 Jun 2021
Go Matt and team!
$50
IT Kaimahi - Climb 4 Youth 2021

Thanks Paul we all appreciate it mate

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This campaign started on 26 May 2021 and ended on 26 Jun 2021.