18 years on and we still remember the fallen 343 firefighters from that day. Thanks to numerous volunteers and Fired Up Events for organising this Sky Tower event.
Once a year FireUp Events helps corporate runners run the gauntlet up the Skytower. This year was no different to others, raising a bunch of funds and spreading a bunch of smiles (“Always smiles at the start line” Tony Scott). A big thanks to Scotty (FiredUp Events) and SkyCity for allowing the event to take
On occasion I get invited to speak at the Auckland Spinal Unit (in Otahuhu). I an lucky enough to be able to give back from time to time. For a long time I struggled with my new life, but now i relish in it. Through the experience, and moving forwards, I’m now able to share
Such a lovely group of people helping facilitate change. They were very welcoming and thoughtful with their questions. Huge thank you to Tony Keegan for the invitation to speak. It was a pleasure to have a brief chat and a cuppa tea with some movers and shakers of Royal Oak. Thanks for having me.
Every year these firefighters never cease to amaze me. Within a few months, these brave men and women, paid and volunteers, do way more than expected and channel their efforts to raise funds for LBC. $1,318,000 raised for LFC in 2019 by Firefighters doing their thing. Supported by FiredUp Events, this annual cause is backed
Another great camp run by the Rotary group. Challenge Camp is a fantastic was for Rotary to help others and in such a incredible way. They support the teen leaders to help others with physical and other needs to overcome and for a few days, do more than they thought possible. I was asked to
Another wonderful camp program run by the Discovery for Teens group of awesome people. Thanks to them, this looked to be another successful program. As an elder, I had the privilege of speaking to a select small group and helping with the future of our society. It’s a real privilege and an honour to be
I am very thankful to have been invited along to present to several Challenge Camps over the last few years, and this year I was invited to speak with Rotary group called RYPEN. Honestly, check out what Rotary do for our communities and how they work behind the scenes to impact our future, totally inspiring.
Once again this OHS annual event allows me to indulge my charity side and give a little back. For many years I had several charities I gave to each year, only receiving a letter or email thanking me. Now I have the privileged to meet each student recipient, each year. Then I get to meet
Wonderful to meet with a bunch of youths that are support day a group of other teens from different areas around the world, coming together at Challenge Camp at Muriwai beach. Some of the youth from Rotary Youth Leadership Program come back to help Rotary by providing an environment that will physically, intellectually and emotionally challenge these young people. Any group