Racing for GRACI
Pushing our limits for the GRACI Foundation NZ!
Christchurch, Canterbury
Kia Ora!
Gynaecologists Dr Olivia Smart, Christchurch, and Dr Pelle Kempe, Palmerston North, are again partnering with the GRACI Foundation to raise funds for Gynaecological cancer research in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join us in pushing our limits for a greater cause!
Olivia will take on two adventure races participating in:
🟣Summer Challenge Aoraki Mt Cook, Jan 31 - Feb 2 2025
🟣Spirited Women Clyde, Feb 21 - 23 2025
Pelle will run longer than he has ever done before in the:
🟣 100 Mile Race at Tarawera Ultra-Trail, Feb 15 2025
Together, we can turn sweat into hope and strides into progress. Your donation fuels the fight against these cancers. Let’s go the extra mile, both in sports and in making a difference. Support us, support the GRACI Foundation.
Follow us on Instagram to keep up to date with our training progress and to track us on our race days:
🟣@droliviasmart
🟣@drpellekempe
Latest update
Thank You for Your Support! 7 March 2025
That’s a wrap for 2025!
I’m so grateful for everyone who got behind me as I took on the 100-mile Tarawera Ultra Marathon—whether you donated, sent messages, or cheered from afar. With your help, we’ve raised over $3,700 for gynae cancer research in New Zealand. That money will go towards important work that improves outcomes for women facing these cancers.
A huge shoutout to Olivia and her team for taking on not just one, but two races—an incredible achievement!
As for what’s next? I’ll be back in 2026, though I haven’t decided which race or where just yet.
Thank you again—your support made this all possible.
Pelle
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