2nd ANNUAL HIKE FOR MARY POTTER HOSPICE
Saturday 13 November - 10am
Mt Kau Kau
from Khandallah Park, Woodmancote Road

A sponsored scenic walk up Mt Kau Kau, with a chance for reflection at the summit. A wonderful way to walk and raise funds for Mary Potter.

Combine raising funds for the Hospice with a walk to the summit of Mt Kau Kau and sweeping views of the harbour, the Rimutaka ranges and the hills around Wellington. On a good day you will see the South Island.

The aim of the hike is to raise funds for the Hospice and remember a loved one. And for those that want to make a day of it, the park has many excellent picnic spots including a swimming pool, children’s playground and cafe.

Summit for someone
Whilst this is an opportunity to reach the summit for someone and raise money for the Hospice, it isn’t limited to those whose friends or family members have used Hospice services. The hike is for anyone who wants to raise funds for the Hospice and enjoy an iconic Wellington walk.

If you are summiting for someone – why not invite others that knew your loved one as well, to join you and fundraise for the Hospice.

Registration
You need to pre-register for the event. Go to Dash Tickets to pre-register and for more information. Registration fee includes a free Sistema Drink bottle for each paid registrant:

  • $15 adult
  • $5 child 8-18 yrs
  • Free child under 8
  • $30 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Registrations on the day: 9.15am – 9.45am. Hike starts at 10am.
Meet at Khandallah Park, by children’s play area, Woodmancote Road, Khandallah.

The hike starts at Khandallah Park (from Woodmancote Road entrance). The return walk is 6ks. The walk to the summit of Mt Kau Kau is steep in parts (a few steps) and the walk is likely to take 30 minutes for fitter people and 45 minutes for those less fit.

At the top there will be a short remembrance ceremony led by a Mary Potter Hospice Spiritual Carer and we encourage people to bring something for lunch. The walk down may take 15 to 30 minutes – depending on fitness.

How do I fundraise for Hospice?
We have created an event page called 2nd Annual Hike for Mary Potter Hospice at FundraiseOnline. This event page has all the details about the Hike.

With FundraiseOnline, you can set up your own individual fundraising page - this is a very easy way for you to get sponsorship for your hike, and provide information about why you are hiking. You can email your own fundraising page link to people you would like to invite to sponsor you, such as friends, family and colleagues.

  • To create your own fundraising page, either select the"Create Your Fundraising Page" on the right-hand side of the screen on the Hike for Hospice FundraiseOnline event page, or go to FundraiseOnline and select the Quick Link "Create a fundraising page" on the right-hand side of the screen.
  • Then select "Fundraise for a Charity - Create Your Page!".
  • To "Select Event to Support", type "hike for mary potter" in the "search events by keywords" box and click Search.
  • Click on "Select this event".
  • If you haven't used FundraiseOnline before, you will need to Create a New Account. Just follow the simple steps onscreen.

Once your own fundraising page is created, you can email your page link to friends, family and colleagues - and they can sponsor you by making secure credit card donations online through the "Make a Donation" link provided on your page at FundraiseOnline.

It couldn't be easier!

For any additional queries please contact Helen Ward at Mary Potter Hospice on (04) 389 5018, x 831.

 

Summit of Battle Hill, 1st Annual Hike for Hospice, November 2009