We all have heroes in our lives. The ones that hold a special place in our hearts and are there for you through thick and thin. The Waipuna Hospice Superhero Walk came about as a way to honour and celebrate them, both the ones who still walk with us and those who live in our hearts and memories. It is also a vital way to help Waipuna Hospice raise crucial funds to help care for the terminally ill and bereaved in our community.
“This is not a normal walk. It’s a walk with meaning. A walk with purpose,” says Waipuna Hospice Fundraising Executive, Wayne Bloxham. “Over the past four years of this annual event, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and cheering on numerous incredible superheroes who emerged to raise funds for Waipuna Hospice, making a significant impact in supporting the terminally ill and bereaved in our community. Many of these people had never fundraised before, and their achievements are incredible.”
Registrations have opened, kicking off a fundraising period from 19 February to 15 March. Participants are supported by Waipuna Hospice and encouraged to raise as much as possible before 15th March. On 16th March, participants come together with their friends and families to walk together at the Superhero Celebration Walk at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui.
Last year Waipuna Hospice faced an annual funding shortfall that seemed almost impossible to achieve. Fortunately, due to incredible community support, by the end of the financial year Waipuna Hospice managed to claw this shortfall back to a tiny fraction of what it was, allowing them to continue delivering the best possible high-quality care, at no cost to their patients and families. The Superhero Walk serves to raise these vital funds and provide end-of-life care and support in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, while celebrating the heroes in our lives.
Participants can personalise their fundraising efforts, setting goals ranging from $100 to $2,000 and beyond. The creativity in fundraising is unlimited – whether running, baking, swimming, mowing lawns, or even pledging to give up daily comforts. Every contribution goes a long way in supporting the essential work of Waipuna Hospice.
Click here to learn more about the 2024 Superhero Walk.
