Nicola Collins
Queenstown Marathon

Saturday 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.

TARGET: $10,000

Raised: $1,820 / Goal: $10,000

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Nicola Collins
Queenstown Marathon

Saturday 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.

TEAM TARGET: $10,000

Raised: $1,820 / Goal: $10,000

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A bit about me:

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.

I am now 36, and although I am impaired by my injuries, I have still managed to live a relatively normal life. Last year I set myself the goal of walking 10km in the Queenstown Marathon, which I completed. This year, I have put together a small crew of friends to walk the half marathon, and I would like to do this as a fundraiser for the NZ Spinal Trust. My fundraising goal is $10,000 between the four of us..

Questions?

Please get in touch if you have any questions – Su Marshall (Fundraising Manager) su.marshall@nzspinaltrust.org.nz

Our Supporter Comments..

  1. Amy Inkpen

    $20.00
  2. Family Bacchus

    $200.00
    My brother was also one of the lucky ones to 'walk' out of Burwood also after a paragliding accident and broken vertabrae (and many other bones), so certainly a great cause and close to home. Best of luck with the half marathon.
  3. Damitha Ekanayake

    $25.00
    All the best for your Marathon Nicola, you are a super woman. Inspiration for all of us. Good luck with lots of hugs.
  4. jo johnstone

    $100.00
  5. Sonya Eckhold

    $50.00
    “Nicola, watching you grow over the years into the incredible woman and mother you are today has been truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best for the big day – you’ve got this!”
  6. Janet Karton

    $20.00
    Well done Nicola, all the very best for your walk.
  7. Lila Price

    $5.00
    Thanks for sharing your story!
  8. Vera and Joe Hanna

    $50.00
  9. Lorraine Sparrow

    $50.00
    You are an inspiration Nicola.
  10. Amanda Feck

    $50.00
    You are an absolute legend! 😍
  11. Isa Roetzsch

    $50.00
  12. Sam Turner

    $15.00
  13. Jarrold Family

    $40.00
  14. Jill Ullrich

    $15.00
  15. Hoppie Joubert

    $50.00
    This is a worthy course helping people recover and cope with their injuries.
  16. Barbara Nustrini

    $10.00
  17. Connie Heath

    $50.00
  18. Rafa Tadielo

    $20.00
  19. Jane Young

    $100.00
    Awesome cause, good luck
  20. Christine Cornelius

    $50.00
    Standing with you, Nicola. You're Amazing!!
  21. Georgina Collins

    $15.00
    Love u 💖
  22. Melissa Wilkinson

    $15.00
    Amazing charity to support - go girls!!!!
  23. Mary Murdoch

    $50.00
  24. Sarah Furniss

    $50.00
    🥰😍 kick ass.
  25. Louise Sahota

    $10.00
  26. Poppy Hardie

    $20.00
  27. Jollie Properties Ltd

    $100.00
    Awesome effort to get where you are today !! Congrats.
  28. Will Hansen

    $10.00
    I'm sorry its such a small amount love you heaps and awesome work Nic!!
  29. Khusla and Nick Dodds

    $50.00
  30. Lewis Sparrow

    $100.00
    Go Nic!! The sparrow family will be cheering you on.
  31. Matthew Williams

    $30.00
  32. Chris Coleman

    $50.00
    You’re a legend Nic.
  33. Deborah Collins

    $100.00
  34. Noelle Bennett

    $20.00
    Overwhelmed by your incredible courage and fortitude. Go you!
  35. Jacquiline Palmer

    $100.00
    You are amazing and this is such a great cause. I wish you all the best with your 10km, I admire what you're doing so much!
  36. Jacqui De Buyzer

    $30.00
    Great job Nicola and team
  37. Pamela Prior

    $20.00
  38. Neil, Esther, Maddie, Boss, Angus, GP's And chickens

    $50.00
    Legend!!
  39. Su Marshall

    $30.00