Sunrise2Sunset Soccerthon

The Sunrise2Sunset Soccerthon is a 14hrs 38 minute continuous 8-a-side soccer game running from Sunrise (5.55am) to Sunset (8.33pm) on December 10th at the Beach Haven Sports Centre.

Who are we raising money for?

We are raising money for two amazing charities - Starship Foundation and Heart4Youth Trust.

The Starship Foundation is a social-profit organisation that raises funds so Starship Children's Health can better care for its young patients. Their vision is to create meaningful and magical opportunities that enrich the health of every young New Zealander.

The Heart4Youth Trust's mission is To accept, connect, equip and encourage youth & young adults through the integration of training processes and programs covering life skills/ values, self-awareness, self-esteem/ self-discipline principles and personal growth of all youth/young adults from any ethnicities - inclusive of youth at risk, those marginalised, underprivileged and those having special needs or disabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand”.

What else is happening on the day?

Kaipataki Local Board's Summer Fun programme will be there with loads of activities for kids! Plus we're bringing bouncy castles and a bbq and there will be tennis and squash sessions too to get involved with.

I can’t play the whole day – can I still be involved?

ABSOLUTELY! Even if you can only spare 30 minutes, as long as you're willing to help us fund raise and get yourself sponsored to take part in New Zealand's longest EVER soccer game then we'd love to have to have you!