The Local - Mt VictoriaA fundraising event run by Mt Victoria fitness club Anytime Fitness has raised more than $5,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
“This final figure of $5,103 beat our original target of $3,500, which is one dollar for every kiwi diagnosed annually, by some margin,” said Club owner Craig Cawkwell.
The event saw participants and supporters keep the spin bike going for 12 hours.
The cause was a highly personal one for several members of the team, as two of the Personal Trainers, Sandi and Hannah, have immediate family who have battled breast cancer.
“Sandi’s mum, Becky, has stage 4 and actually participated in the event, tackling the final 30 minutes of the day with Sandi riding alongside her. This was a considerable achievement, given Becky continues to receive treatment every three weeks and physically isn’t as capable as she once was.
“Members of Becky’s family were there to cheer her over the finish line.”
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