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Completed Fundraising Events
Link to: Tristen’s Year-long Ironman Challenge
Tristen’s Year-long Ironman Challenge
7 March, 2026
My name is Tristen. My challenge is doing the Ironman 70.3 on 7 March 2026.
I’m doing this challenge for those who can’t participate in sport who had dreams and ambitions to do sport. While doing this I’ll be sharing my journey and all its highs and lows, from training to nutrition, and raise lots of money for NZST.
RAISED: $470
Link to: Arron and Kelly’s Tarawera 100
Arron’s Tarawera 100
14th February 2026
UPDATE: Due to an injury to Kelly, Arron’s now running on his own. On February 14th 2026, we’re running the Tarawera 100 – a 100 MILE ultra-marathon. Are we crazy? Maybe …
This is the biggest run we’ve ever done … and will probably ever do.
RAISED: $11,036
Link to: Steve’s Kopiko Adventure
Steve’s Kopiko Adventure
Starting 25th January 2026
Starting 25th January 2026 I’ll be riding the Kopiko Aotearoa Trail – from East Cape to Cape Egmont … over 1,000 kms!
I’m taking on this adventure to raise money for NZST in gratitude for the support I’ve received.
My body is a little different now, but with ongoing rehab and exercise, I know my Kopiko Adventure is an achievable goal.
RAISED: $10,490
Link to: Nicola Collins – Queenstown Marathon – Saturday 15th November 2025
Nicola Collins Queenstown Marathon
15th November 2025
My challenge is doing the Queenstown Marathon – Saturday 15th November 2025.
In 2001, I had a paragliding accident in Queenstown that left me with two broken vertebrae, a shattered pelvis, and a severed spinal cord. I was 12 at the time, a lucky factor that meant I was eventually able to walk again, albeit with a limp due to neurological damage effecting my right leg.
RAISED: $4,840
Link to: Matthew’s Half Ironman
Matthew’s Half Ironman
13th July 2025
I will be completing a half iron man on 13th of July in the UK.
My dad Stephen Boobyer was in a motor bike accident and he is in a wheelchair now with limited movement. I’m dedicating my race to raising funds for the New Zealand Spinal Trust, which supports Burwood Spinal Unit and others living with spinal injuries. They aren’t government-funded and rely on donations from people like you and me to continue their life-changing work.
RAISED: $600
Link to: Arapuke Awesome’25
Arapuke Awesome ’25
25 – 26 April, 2025
They’re back – more awesome and crazy than ever!
Mark, Brenton, Chris, Dave and Andy – with Hans, CEO of NZST and a heap of willing supporters – are ready to take on the bonkers challenge that is Arapuke Awesome … a 24 hour marathon riding the trails of Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.
RAISED: $7,740
Link to: Tour of NZ
Tour of New Zealand
7 – 11 April, 2025
Riding the Tour of NZ with the Permobil NZ Spinal Trust team is an awesome adventure, through breathtaking landscapes, enjoying the camaraderie of phenomenal people … all while raising money to make a real difference to the futures of people with spinal cord impairments.
We are super excited to have our biggest team yet taking part and raising funds for NZ Spinal Trust
– we love your mahi!