ROCCO'S STAIR-ATHON --- 5000 STAIR STEPS!!💣

$1,550 of $2,000 goal
Given by 31 generous donors in 12 days

Rocco is raising funds by conquering 5000 stairs in his ultra stair-athon!

Napier, Hawke's Bay

Rocco is a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy. In May 2024, Rocco underwent SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) surgery in America. This enabled him to walk again without having to use a walker and he can now participate in sports such as basketball and the Weetbix Triathlon. He is currently able to walk without aides 🏆

Rocco has gone from strength to strength and embraces any challenge; he is a go-getter.

He is keen to raise funds for Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke's Bay and to do this, he has set himself the challenge of climbing 5000 stair steps in his ultra stair-athon! Funds raised will go to help get the Hawke's Bay Halberg team to the Halberg games in Auckland. If funds allow, securing hire for a basketball facility, is also on the list; Rocco is a massive basketball nut!

With the help of his amazing family and support network, Rocco is aiming to 'step' the majority of the stair-athon challenge before the 12 of September. On the 12 of September, Rocco will complete his challenge of 5000 steps at Mclean Park with the support of the Disability and Recreation HB group present.

Please support this immense effort by sponsoring this incredible dude. Go Rocco, you've got this!!

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1 week down  15 August 2026

Oh my goodness! Rocco climbed 1104 stairs today taking his total for his first week to 2108 stair steps. Such an awesome effort!! You are an absolute star!

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Latest donations

Mary and Steve
Mary and Steve 21 hours ago
You got this Bro.
$50
Jacs and Tim Klingender
Jacs and Tim Klingender 21 hours ago
$50
Louise
Louise 1 day ago
Awesome work Rocco!!
$30
Therese
Therese 1 day ago
You are a true Champ in every sense of the word Rocco, keep it up buddy!!! ATxx
$25
Lily
Lily 1 day ago
Awesome work Rocco!
$50

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Created by Karen Busch
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This campaign started on 5 Aug 2026 and ends on 18 Sep 2026.