True to form Auckland's crappy weather turned it on as the first 16 dedicated supporters arrived to 'walk the distance' for me at sparrow's fart, which in my books is 6am, and in pitch black too. Within a couple of hours more dedicated souls rocked up in wet weather gear to take the track - people just kept turning up throughout the course of the day. Family, friends, friends of friends, their family friends from all over Auckland and out of Auckland (try Kawerau, Ohope and where Mrs Ross drove from which I said will become part of Auckland shortly anywhere) turned up on the day. You all truly sent my spirits soaring on an absolute high.
The committee were kept busy with registrations, sponsorship forms and with people who turned up to support by making a donation and taking to the track. I know some were not able to make it for good reasons and I just want to say thank you for your donations that have not yet been registred on our Board!!
The barbeque did turn up however the crappy weather kept us from cranking it up so we do apologise for not feeding our dedicated supporters. We were asked by many if we would hold another walkathon so it is in the pipelines for the committee to confirm at a later date and this time you will be replinished.
Taking into consideration the rain we were touched and overwhelmed by the turnout and cannot thank everyone enough for getting out of bed on a dreary and wet Saturday morning.
To the beautiful people who referred to their donation as 'just small' I want to tell you all now, a donation of every kind is never small. In my eyes it is huge and goes a very very long way to reach my goal target.
(PS: pics to follow and a grand total of your stellar efforts for my goal target)
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