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Welcome to the FFC 1000 Charity Ride for KidsCan
Ten years after raising $170,000 to help 800 Kiwi kids through KidsCan, the Fat Fathers Cycling crew is back for an even bigger challenge. In the last week of November, we'll ride 1,000 km, climb over 14,000 metres, and finish by completing the Taupō Cycle Challenge as we aim to raise over $200,000 for KidsCan to support Kiwi Kids.
All riders are self-funding their ride to Taupō, and every dollar you donate goes to KidsCan.
I feel very lucky to be able to ride my bike often, with incredible people and in an awesome little country. It will be a privilege to be able to ride 1000km over 7 days, and give back to those who need some extra help. Your donation is very much appreciated.
About KidsCan
KidsCan is a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi kids living in poverty. They provide food, jackets, shoes and health products to 1,500 schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand. With these essentials, kids can focus on learning – giving them the chance to be who they want to be.
History and Impact
KidsCan was founded by CEO Julie Chapman in 2005 and was initially run out of her garage. Now, the organisation has grown to become one of New Zealand's leading charities helping Kiwi kids.
The organisation supports tamariki in more than 1,500 schools and early childhood centres. Each year KidsCan's volunteers pack millions of items of food which are sent from its Auckland warehouse all over the country. The charity also provides tens of thousands of jackets, shoes and health products.
Their partner schools and early childhood centres report that KidsCan support makes a difference to the wellbeing of their students, helping to increase participation and attendance. KidsCan alumni tell them that being warm and dry at school, with a guaranteed meal every day, helped them to learn and achieve their goals.
None of this would be possible without the support of generous Kiwis whose donations ensure children thrive.
The Fundriders
The Organising Committee
We're extremely grateful for the many hours of work the organising committee has put in to make this fundraiser and charity ride successful.
The Riders & Fundraisers
Meet the Fundriders — the riders and fundraisers who've spent the last 12 months training and fundraising to make the FFC 1000 possible.
The Full Route — 7 Stages, 7 Different Challenges
Support Vehicles
Our Charity Ride Jersey
We'll be riding in a special-edition FFC 1000 jersey for our Charity Ride. Inspired by the iconic Swandri bush shirt, the design should feel right at home as we make our way through the towns, backroads and heartland communities of the lower North Island.
It's a fitting look for a group of cyclists about to spend several days battling hills, headwinds and questionable levels of comfort, all in the name of a great cause. While the original Swandri was designed to handle the great New Zealand outdoors, we're hoping our version performs just as well when things get a little sweaty.
Supporters
We're extremely grateful for every dollar donated to support KidsCan NZ.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to the following organisations for their generous support of our fundraising campaign and for helping make our Charity Ride possible through their financial and logistical support.
Upcoming Events
A few upcoming fundraising events as we build towards the ride — come along and support the cause.
| What | When | Where | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Quiz Night | Tuesday 15th September, 6pm | Parrot Dog, Lyall Bay | $20 per person — get tickets here. |
| James's Bay of Many Coves Auction | Online from 12th to 27th of September | Trade Me (Auction link coming soon!) | James Gould is hosting an online auction via Trade Me for a 2-night stay at the fabulous Bay Of Many Coves Resort in the Marlborough Sounds valued at over $4,100. This luxury escape includes two nights accommodation for two, complimentary bottle of Taittinger Champagne, breakfast each morning, fine dining each evening at the Foredeck Restaurant and return Cougar Line water taxi transfers from Picton. 100% of the auction proceeds will go to KidsCan. |
| Award-winning luxury Martinborough bach getaway | Now until 13th November | Online — enter here | Win a 2-night stay at the luxury, 4 bedroom Quirky & Cool on Cork. Located in central Martinborough, Quirky & Cool on Cork is a recently completed, architect-designed, four-bedroom, two-bathroom property. Ticket info and more details here. |
| Puku Pies October Fundraiser for KidsCan | Throughout October | All four Puku Pies stores across Wellington | For the month of October, Puku Pies will be donating $1 to KidsCan for every Pie of the Month sold. Pie flavour to be announced soon! |
| Bunnings Sausage Sizzle | Saturday 3rd October | Bunnings, Lyall Bay | Staggo and the team will be on the BBQ serving hot sausages and cool drinks. All proceeds to KidsCan. |
| Jeff's Virtual Double Everest | Friday 9th October | Jeff's Garage | Jeff will be riding over 530km with 17,696m of climbing to complete his virtual double everesting challenge. Poor chap, please support him while he spends over 28 hours seated to fundraise for KidsCan. Support Jeff Here. |
| Jake's Flaming Chilli Crisp Oil on sale | Now until stocks are sold | Online and at fundraising events | $10 from every jar goes to KidsCan. Find out more. |
| Hargy's FFC Trail Stoke Tee's | Available now | Online — order here | Get your FFC 1000 Charity Ride or FFC Friday Bays t-shirts from Wellington based Trail Stoke. Both men's and women's sizes available and $20 from each t-shirt sold goes to KidsCan. |
Follow the Ride
We post training rides, sponsor shout-outs and updates from the road on both Instagram and Facebook — same content on each, so follow whichever you actually use.
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