Marathon Fundraiser for Rainbow Youth (and Freedom Centre in WA)

$820 of $1,250 goal
Given by 10 generous donors in 10 weeks

Marathon Fundraiser for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Auckland

Kia ora/G'Day

I am embarking on a personal challenge to run my first full marathon in Perth, WA on October 11th to raise funds for two charities that have made and continue to make a huge difference to the lives of rainbow youth and their families. It's been 25 years since I came out so I thought I would give back by raising $2500 - $1250 each for Rainbow Youth in Aotearoa/NZ and $1250 for Freedom Centre, WA. I will match the $1250 on this page and donate directly to Freedom Centre since they are based in Australia.

Early on in my journey, Freedom Centre was my safe place and I made life-long friendships and connections and as a result I am also the proud donor dad to two wonderful kids (T and Z). I am running 42.2km to model to my kids that you can set personal challenges AND do some good in the world by giving back to those in need through fundraising. Rainbow Youth is the NZ version of Freedom Centre and in my 25th year of being "out and proud" I wanted to support a local charity which provides similar support to what FC gave me when I was a teen.

Please donate if you're a friend, colleague or an ally of someone in the LGBTQIA+ community. The world is definitely more rainbow friendly compared to 25 years ago but there's still a need for programmes and services for LGBTQIA+ young people.

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Liz
Liz on 01 May 2026
Fantastic goal and cause Voon. Good luck with all the training and staying injury-free.
$80
Voon Pang

Thanks Liz! Appreciate your support and will be gratefully receiving words of encouragement from G, L, and T when I see you next :)

Voon Pang
Emma
Emma on 28 Apr 2026
Fantastic cause, Voon! All the best with your training 💪🏼
$80
Voon Pang

Thanks Emma! I will be taking on Maneesh's advice and making sure I'm mentally strong for the last 10-12kms!

Voon Pang
Jarieul
Jarieul on 11 Apr 2026
What an inspiration! Keep doing what you do!
$50
Voon Pang

Thanks so much Jarieul! Appreciate the donation from abroad. Hope your training goes well :)

Voon Pang
Scott
Scott on 02 Mar 2026
xx
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Voon Pang

Thanks Scottie for all the support. I know this run will take up a lot of time so I'll have to dedicate more time to board games to make up for it and for rest and relaxation while not training xx

Voon Pang
Dany
Dany on 02 Mar 2026
So proud of you for doing this. Every step you take sends a powerful message: everyone deserves to belong, just as they are. Run strong Voon!! 🥳
$30
Voon Pang

Thanks so much Dany!! It's going to be interesting with training and trying to fit in Pickleball! Appreciate the kind words and support :)

Voon Pang

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This campaign started on 27 Feb 2026 and ends on 11 Oct 2026.