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Boys running the good race so young girls can be safe
S tepping into the roles of changemakers to support and empower vulnerable girls in Kenya and Tanzania, College Prefects Bede Hamilton and Max Topham have led the race to raise more than $11,000 for the
“Despite being a boys’ school on the other side of the world, we have wanted to show that there are many ways to look up and out in order to drive the change that benefits everyone. No matter the challenge, by pulling together we can build a better world. “All the boys have put in a multi- marathon effort, covering nearly 850 kilometres over four weeks to finish with a fundraising total of $11,051. Our initiative has been driven by our passion to help these girls live in a safe environment and have access to education, empowering each one to build a brighter future.”
“It has been truly inspiring to see everyone come together, proving that a collective effort can drive real change,” they say. “We have learnt about the power of community and the impact we can have on others when we band together to reach our goal.
1HumanRace Challenge. Backed by an international
non-profit organisation, So They Can, the 1HumanRace Challenge encourages school students in New Zealand and Australia to play their part in delivering more opportunities and creating better outcomes for girls aged nine to 13. “By coming together and literally going the extra mile, College students from every House and every year level have been racing around the Quad, completing as many sponsored laps as they can to raise money to help support and educate vulnerable young girls in Kenya and Tanzania,” Bede and Max explain.
Reflecting on the wider community’s “immense
response”, both Bede and Max appreciate that whānau, friends, and local businesses have come forward with generous donations, understanding the significance of our cause”.
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