As a national charity Back-Up New Zealand is always looking for new ways to get involved in the community, raise money and have a little bit of fun! Listed below are some of the events we have been involved in and some coming up.
Upcoming events:
Tremains Triathlon
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This is a fun, social event - the largest of it's kind in Hawke's Bay - and caters for all abilities. After competitors have finished, we enjoy a bbq and celebrate our efforts.
Tremains Triathlon Registration form
Recent events:
2009 Ride in Red - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
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$7104 raised to date! 2010 calendars featuring pictures at this event were available for sale at $25 each and have sold out!
Back-Up New Zealand adopted the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge as an opportunity to fund raise annually. The cycle challenge fits well with our philosophy 'Know no boundaries' - it offers both team and individual scenarios. The event has a high profile providing a unique platform for Back-Up New Zealand to raise the flag and attract attention.
Thank you to our new sponsor PowerCo for their support and brand new cycle shirts! It was great to see so many Red shirts out there.
We are looking forward to the 2010 challenge so let us know if you're keen to enter so you can start your fundraising early.
In the Pink - Skydive Fundraiser
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Join our team to raise funds in an extreme fashion! You get the rush, we get the cash!!
Yes, this annual fundraiser (cost is $350) will see you zooming toward earth at hideous speed and making a great donation to our organisation.
All jumps are tandem, all participants will be required to meet Skydive Taupo's 'fit to jump' criteria. Medical Certificates are an absolute must for those with a recognised illness or disability.
This event took place at Skydive Taupo 29th November to coincide with the cycling event.
Past Events:
Wellington City Council Tourism Forum Abseil
Wellington City Council hosted an Accessible Wellington Forum on Tourism for disabled people and seniors in April 2008. Leading into this event, Back-Up New Zealand assisted 22 people of mixed abilities to abseil from two sites of the WCC building on Tuesday 8th April.
Fabian Todd (right), Wellington City Council Mobility Parking Co-ordinator abseils down the building with the assistance of Kiwi Adventure instructor Clem McGavock.
James Lawler (left), makes abseiling look easy.
Trivia Nights
Back-Up has held two trivia nights to date, and as they are so much fun for all involved we hope to have a few more in the future. Its easy, all you do is gather together a team of 6, meet at the venue provided (to date the Taradale Club) bring your trivia know how and supper is provided, all for a small price of $10.00.
All proceeds go to supporting participants to come on our courses. Raffle and prizes to be won on the night. Keep an eye out for the next Trivia Night or get your name in to us and you will be sent information closer to the time....
Back-Up New Zealand Ball!
Back-Up NZ held their 3rd Charity “Snow“ Ball and Auction in August 2006 at Pukeora Estate Waipukurau.
The Ball raised approx $10,000 on the night, featuring a fundraising Auction and His and Hers raffles with a fantastic end result. Some of the Auction prizes up for grabs were Sporting Memorabilia such as a 2006 Framed Signed All Blacks Jersey and 2005 Black Caps Cricket Bat and Holiday and Adventure Packages which were very popular and quick to sell.
