Sign In / Register
Braving wind and driving rain, three Hibiscus Coast men flipped a tractor tyre a distance of almost five kilometres on a recent Saturday morning, to raise funds for two local animal rescue charities.
Alice Rosier of the Health Consultancy organised the unusual fundraiser for dog rescue and rehoming charity Saving Hope, and Gutter Kitties.
“It’s a bit chilly on the hands but the guys are doing a great job,” said Alice, who together with her son was accompanying the three – her husband George and two of her personal training clients, Paul Urquhart and Phil Corser.
The route marked out the recent move of the Health Consultancy, from Ladies Mile in Manly to new premises at the western end of Gulf Harbour.
The team estimated the distance would require around 5000 flips of the tyre, which weighed around 230 kgs, although Alice noted they did roll it in a couple of places where the pavement was too narrow.
“But Paul is ex-military, so he’s very much about doing the job properly!” she said. “They’re probably going to be a bit sore on Monday.”
Alice’s son, Sam, comprised the support team and at one point was dispatched for hot drinks. Café Manly gave them coffees on the house.
“A few members of the public helped out with a few flips and we got lots of toots and cash donations along the way,” Alice said at the finish. The challenge was completed in three hours.
By the end of the day, donations on the Givealittle page set up for the fundraiser exceeded Alice’s initial goal of $1000. By the time the page closed on October 7, the total raised was almost $1280, in addition to a $100 voucher from New World Ōrewa.
“We really would like to thank Paul, Phil and George for such an awesome effort in helping to raise funds for the two charities,” said Saving Hope founder Janine Hinton. “Every dollar helps us to help more neglected pups. Thank you.”
“We are delighted that a local business has run this awesome fundraiser to help raise awareness not just for Gutter Kitties but also Saving Hope!” said Gutter Kitties founder and chair Danielle Howard.
“Fundraising is getting harder and harder whilst the demand on animal charities is increasing. We are hugely grateful not just for the recognition but the community spirit that this fundraiser created.”
