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Young Marists Team- Awa Run 2024

  • Thank you for your support!

      6 December 2024
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    We can’t believe the Awa Run 2024 has wrapped up—we’re still buzzing from the event!

    The students were nothing short of amazing. They pushed through blisters, heat, rain, and fatigue with resilience and determination, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.

    The heart of the Awa Run lies in every student who takes part, fostering a deep connection with the awa and fundraising to further our mission. None of this would have been possible without your incredible support, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

    This year, we set an ambitious fundraising goal of $20,000, a significant jump from last year. To say we are overwhelmed is an understatement—we’ve raised an extraordinary $38,242.70! This generosity will make a profound difference, helping provide educational opportunities to young people who might not otherwise have access to them.

    A huge thank you goes out to Cullinane College, the kai crew, Te Puke Marae, Hiruhārama (Patiarero) Marae, Parikino Marae, and the wider Awa community for your unwavering support.

    We also want to acknowledge our incredible sponsors who contributed in so many ways throughout the week:

    ANZCO Foods

    Countdown Taupo Quay

    SuperValue Gonville

    New World

    The Warehouse

    Pak’nSave Whanganui

    Affco Imlay

    Higgins Egg Farm

    Whanganui Produce

    Yarrows Bread Manaia

    Bay Prince Whānau

    St John's Club Whanganui

    We hope we haven’t missed anyone - your contributions have meant the world to us.

    Ngā mihi nui, The Young Marist Team

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  • Final countdown for the Awa Run!

      20 November 2024

    Kia ora koutou,

    We're officially in the home stretch with less than one week to go until the Awa Run begins! Our team is energised, inspired, and ready for this incredible journey along the Whanganui Awa.

    Thanks to your generosity, we've now raised $9,439.60 across all our Givealittle pages for the Young Neighbours Charitable Trust. We're truly humbled by the outstanding support from all who believe in this kaupapa.

    The 'Next Door' initiative, supported by the Young Neighbours Trust, is at the heart of this mahi. They work with isolated communities with limited access to secondary schools.

    You can explore their incredible impact here:

    https://www.nextdoorcommunity.org/our-impact

    Follow along with our journey on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/youngmarists/)

    and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/youngmaristsaotearoa) as we bring this kaupapa to life.

    Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au – I Am The River, The River Is Me

    Ngā mihi nui,

    The Young Marist Team

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  • Awa Run Update!

      6 November 2024

    Kia ora!

    The Awa Run is creeping up on us (literally) as we are just under 3 weeks away!

    So far, thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised $6,837 across all our Givealittle pages - THANK YOU! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

    Your contributions go directly to the Young Neighbours Charitable Trust, which helps provide educational opportunities for teenagers from isolated communities across Aotearoa. With limited access to secondary schools, these students often face significant challenges in continuing their education. By supporting them to attend schools within the Marist Network, you help open opportunities to new learnings and life experiences by bridging that gap in educational access.

    So again, thank you! If you would like further updates, please follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/youngmarists/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/youngmaristsaotearoa/).

    Ngā Mihi,

    The Young Marist Team

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