Tour Aotearoa 2016 Update: Adam and Russell

We had a great visit from Adam and Russell, and they were awesome speakers.  The previous night, they stayed with Anna H and her family, because Adam in their cousin. Others cyclist on their tour stayed around Hunterville too.
There were loads of questions asked, and we learnt lots about the two guys, the race and their fundraising cause. They have already raised around $2500 for KidsCan, which raises money for children in Aotearoa who need food, shoes, raincoats etc so that they can go to school and learn properly.  We are going to have a fundraising disco soon, and our Leaders on the Student Council have pledged to donate the profits to their KidsCan cause.  

Here are some photos, by Miss Gray, of the visit last week....

Mr Lewis introducing Adam and Russell to the senior classes.

Adam explained all the gear they carry on their bikes, including tents and sleeping bags, clothes, water, food and bike repair kits.

Maia and Haana, and George and Maca helped out by holding on to the bikes while the men refilled all their water bottles, with the help of George and Morna. 

We all waved the men on their way, as they headed off to Palmerston North, via Apiti and Utuwai!  Not the way we would prefer to go to Palmerston!

Adam and Russell are currently in Wellington for a home day, and will be heading off on the ferry to Picton tomorrow.  This link takes you to the live updates of all the cyclists' progress.

Good luck to all you amazing people completing this incredibly long journey for such a good cause!  

Click on the link below to check out the progress of Adam McDonald and Russell Allen on their Tour Aotearoa Fundraiser.

http://touraotearoa2016.maprogress.com/

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