Not all heroes wear capes

Due to Omicron, Waipuna Hospice’s plans to host a live outdoor community superhero event have changed. Rather than cancel the event, however, Waipuna Hospice is super excited to move to an online one.

“It’s the best of both worlds, really”, explains Waipuna Hospice’s Fundraising Executive Wayne Bloxham. “You get to pick what, how, where, when and with who you want to do the event. Going online gives participants the flexibility to achieve their goals while helping

Waipuna Hospice at the same time.”

The concept is simple. Participants sign up online and are asked to pledge to do either 21, 42 or 84km between the 8th February and the 10th March. Once you’ve signed up, you can walk, run, hop, skip or roll to your goal, all while helping raise money for Waipuna Hospice by asking friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor your efforts.

Of course, being the Superhero Walk/Run, participants are encouraged to dust off their capes and dress to impress while they are out counting those km’s.

There are a couple of trophies to win this year. These include the most km’s achieved, the most raised in donations, the best superhero outfits, and more. These special awards are for those itching to flex their leg muscles (or fundraising muscles) to show off how unwavering they are in their heroic support of the Waipuna Hospice staff and the services they provide to those who are affected by terminal illness.

Assemble your avengers and get the whole household caped up for a team challenge. Invite friends, family, colleagues, or teammates to join you. Registration is free; simply sign up, get friends and family to sponsor your efforts, and away you go!

Be the superhero our community needs and register now at 2022-superhero-walk run.raisely.com/ or email events@waipunahospice.org.nz or call 552 4380 ext. 318 for more information.