Sponsor Paddy to help children in need through the Sarah Lilli Fund

$9,287 of $13,000 goal
Given by 73 generous donors in 12 weeks

Fundraising for Barnardos Aotearoa

Nationwide

The Sarah Lilli Fund has helped nearly 2500 children to enjoy music and dancing lessons; swimming, soccer and other sports; or to go to camp with their friends – activities otherwise out of their reach.

Sarah’s Dad Paddy is on his bike again to complete his Tour Aotearoa. This time it’s the South Island going from Picton to Bluff over 13 days from late January 2025.

Apart from cycling 1,300 kms, he’s set himself a challenging goal of raising $13,000 to fund another 70 Sarah Lilli grants.

Please support Paddy’s efforts so a lot more children in need can enjoy sporting, creative and social activities that help to change their lives.

You can follow Paddy’s adventure as recounted each day by Sarah’s friend Tiger Lilli https://www.facebook.com/TigerLilli.Payne and you can track his progress in almost real-time too: https://paddypayne.maprogress.com/lengthofsouthisland

About us: The Sarah Lilli Fund is administered by Barnardos Aotearoa – a leading provider of children's services across the country.

Use of funds: Grants from the Sarah Lilli Fund help children in need enjoy sporting, creative and social activities to support their development and wellbeing.

Other page links: https://barnardos.org.nz/sarah-lilli

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harvey
harvey on 11 Mar 2025
Well done, Paddy, from the Moseley crew.
$100
Sue
Sue on 05 Mar 2025
Congratulations Paddy on pushing yourself hard for such a worthwhile cause
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Trish
Trish on 25 Feb 2025
Well done!
$100
Hannah & Brock
Hannah & Brock on 20 Feb 2025
Awesome work Paddy!
$50
Paddy Payne

Thanks so much for tracking this page down Hannah & Brock. I had such a lovely stay at your place. The rest of the ride went very well, although my legs were pretty stuffed by the end and I was pushing the back up a couple of hills. The ODT did a pretty good write up too. https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/journey-and-fundraising-source-satisfaction

Paddy Payne
Linda
Linda on 18 Feb 2025
Well done Paddy on your South Island achievement and for a great cause. It seems a while since our Chesil Beach meet up! All the best Linda & Gordon
$100
Paddy Payne

Thanks for your support Linda & Gordon. The ride was an amazing experience and it was made even more special to know that it would help raise funds in memory of our dear Sarah, helping so many children and their families. Yes, it has been a while since we saw you at your big family gathering. It was a lovely evening. Hope to see you again when we are over next.

Paddy Payne

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This campaign started on 23 Dec 2024 and ended on 22 Mar 2025.