The
inaugural Spring Step Out event will be held on Sunday October 12
offering an outstanding walking route which begins at Long Bay College at
8:30am and heads through the Long Bay Regional Park, right up to Piripiri Point
above the Okura River, then return to Long Bay College, where a sausage sizzle
and cold drinks will be waiting.
The
full distance to the turnaround point at Piripiri Point and back is 13 km, but
other turnaround points give walkers the option of 6km, 8.5km, or 11km
distances.
The
Spring Step Out will support the Well Foundation to raise funds for an
Ultrasound Procedural Training Unit which will become the first national
teaching facility of its kind for medical staff. The unit will use mannequins
that have life-like anatomy to help specialists train staff in ultrasound
guided medical procedures.
Rotary
Browns Bay is organising the event and hopes to attract 500 to 1000 people to
take part in the walk. From the proceeds of entry fees, they are aiming to
raise between $10,000 and $20,000 towards the purchase of the $125,000 unit.
Sponsorship from Todd Property Group and Bayleys Real Estate will cover the
general running costs to allow proceeds from the event to go towards the unit.
Browns
Bay Rotary President, Tony Hooks, is pleased to support the foundation’s
fundraising project and at the same time hold an enjoyable event for the entire
community.
“The
Well Foundation’s objective of boosting health and wellness in Auckland’s north
and west aligns well with our goals for the event; to encourage people to lead
an active and healthy lifestyle and get out to enjoy the fresh air and
outdoors,” explains Tony. “With beautiful scenery, stunning views and
walking distances to suit every fitness level and age, this is a day for
everyone to be a part of.”
Well
Foundation CEO, Andrew Young, is pleased to be chosen as the recipient charity
of the event, particularly because it is family-friendly and will hopefully
appeal to the wider community. “We’re thrilled to be the chosen charity for the
Rotary Spring Step Out and excited to be working alongside Rotary Browns Bay
for this incredibly exciting inaugural event,” says Andrew.
Secure
parking will be available in the College grounds for a gold coin donation to
the College. Please note that no dogs are allowed into the regional park.
To
register for the event or more information visit www.rotarybb.kiwi. To keep up with
the latest news and updates, follow the event at www.facebook.com/LongBay.StepOut.
