Mt Cook Run

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Fundraising for Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust

Aoraki/Mount Cook, Canterbury

In 1986, 40 years ago, my Dad and a crew made a trip to Mt Cook from Timaru aboard his 1910 Burrell Traction Engine. This was 250-mile (400 km) round trip and at the end of this month, for the 40th anniversary of that run, we are returning to Mt Cook.

Crohn disease is something that affects myself and quite a few people I know so I figured it would make an appropriate cause to help out. Unfortunately, dealing with Crohn’s and Colitis is not as easy as replacing a set of boiler tubes. We will also have a physical donation bucket with us during the trip if anyone is out and about along the way. Any support is really appreciated, and the crew and I are really looking forward to trip ahead. Cheers.

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Steaming for Crohns  12 August 2026

Go check out this video of what we’re up to in preparation for our run!

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Richard
Richard 1 hour ago
Great work
$100
Anna the North Islander 😉
Anna the North Islander 😉 1 day ago
So proud of you & the effort you've gone to, to bring awareness to this cause. Best of luck to you & the crew 🤞💖
$60
Neil
Neil 1 day ago
Great cause, good luck with the trip
$10
Karen and Graeme
Karen and Graeme 1 day ago
$50
Ben
Ben 1 day ago
$20

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This campaign started on 4 Aug 2026 and ends on 4 Nov 2026.