Round the Bays gives to charities

Auckland’s Round the Bays organisers have donated $50,000 to three charities with hopes that participants will raise $150,000 more.

The Spirit of Adventure Trust, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled’s south Auckland branch (RDA) and Lifeline Aotearoa are three charities to have already benefited from the 2018 Round the Bays.

Now organisers are calling on participants to sign up to the event and raise a target of $150,000 to donate to other charities.

On March 4, participants will run, walk or jog 8.4 kilometres from the city along the waterfront to St Heliers Bay for the annual Auckland Round the Bays.

Participants could register online to run for a charity and make their own page, make a one-off payment when completing their event entry or sponsor someone who will be taking part in Round the Bays, which is sponsored by Stuff.

This year the Spirit of Adventure Trust had already received $20,000 while RDA and Lifeline Aotearoa were given $15,000 each.

The Spirit of Adventure Trust offers 10-day youth development programmes, with more than 75,000 young people having taken part in its sea voyages.

The trust’s marketing communications executive Talei Williams said it was thrilled with the donation.

‘‘It’s a real privilege to be one of the three charities selected,’’ Williams said.

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