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Project Island Song’s 12ks of Christmas - Grace Murphy

$1,000 donated
Given by 22 generous donors in 4 weeks

Participating in The 12ks of Christmas for Project Island Song - 2025

Okiato, Northland Region

From 1st to 12th December, I will be completing the 12ks of Christmas challenge for Project Island Song!

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I’ll be taking on the Traditional 12ks of Christmas, where I’ll be building up a km of running or walking for 12 days straight – on Day One I’ll complete 1km, Day Two I’ll complete 2km, and so on until the final day when I’ll be running/walking 12km, for a total of 78km across the 12 days!

Project Island Song is a pest-free wildlife sanctuary covering seven islands in the eastern Bay of Islands. The community conservation partnership works to restore and protect the natural eco-systems and heritage of the Bay of Islands so that it is here for everyone, forever.

Since 2009, the project has eliminated pests from the islands, reintroduced 8 vulnerable native species, planted over 43,000 native trees, and engaged thousands of tamariki with our unique natural environment.

By sponsoring me to take part in the 12ks of Christmas, you’re helping to continue the restoration of these islands through supporting vital work including pest surveillance and control, volunteer weedbusting trips, reintroducing species, and more.

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Latest update

They did it!  15 December 2025

Posted by: Project Island Song

Huge congratulations and thanks to the 20 absolute heroes who completed their 12ks of Christmas challenges on Friday!

It's been an immense effort from all of them, covering huge distance in the unseasonably hot early December weather.

Alongside their physical efforts, they have all done an incredible job of engaging with their community and networks, raising more than $21,600 towards the restoration of the islands. This is a huge contribution, breezing past the $15,000 raised last year, and the fundraising page will still be open for donations until 31st December.

Massive thanks are also due to everyone who has donated to support our participants. What an awesome way to end the year!

Check out this little video we've put together to celebrate their efforts. Meri Kirihimete!

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Activity tracking

Time spent exercising: 24 hrs 11 mins
Total distance covered: 81.6 km

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12 Days of Christmas, Day 12!!!! Woohooooo!!!  12 December 2025

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1 hr 46 mins
12 km

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The 12ks of Christmas for Project Island Song - 2025

Support our awesome fundraisers walking and running the 12ks of Christmas to raise money for Project Island Song!

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Tracey
Tracey on 12 Dec 2025
Need to round to a thousand as you are an all rounder!!! Well done
$89
Grace Murphy

Ohh thank you Tracey that’s amazing!

Grace Murphy
Morns
Morns on 12 Dec 2025
Awesome effort Grace
$20
Grace Murphy

You too Morns! Thank you!

Grace Murphy
Kelly
Kelly on 12 Dec 2025
Better late than never. Well done on an amazing effort!
$20
Grace Murphy

Absolutely Kelly! Thank you so much!

Grace Murphy
Liv
Liv on 11 Dec 2025
Awesome effort Grace!
$25
Grace Murphy

Amazing Liv, thank you!!’

Grace Murphy
Andy
Andy on 11 Dec 2025
Nice work Grace, almost there!
$12
Grace Murphy

Woohoo, thank you Andy!!!

Grace Murphy

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This campaign started on 27 Nov 2025 and ended on 31 Dec 2025.