Media Release
Race to End Poverty
Aid and Development agency TEAR Fund is calling for Auckland businesses, individuals, schools, groups and clubs to
exercise social responsibility by entering The Poverty Cycle Challenge. This road relay race pits teams of six against each other to complete six laps of a 20km circuit. The aim of the
challenge is to raise money for the world's most vulnerable children both here and overseas.
Last year many notable New Zealand businesses took part, including Ricoh, ASB and Unlimited Potential. TEAR Fund now wants to extend the same opportunity to local businesses, individuals, schools, groups and clubs to participate in
this worthwhile challenge this year.
All funds raised, are going towards preventing and rehabilitating children caught up in human trafficking in Nepal, and
a mentoring programme for at-risk youth here in New Zealand. TEAR Fund believes that poverty isn’t just about food, it’s
about freedom. With more slaves on the planet (27 million) than at any other time in history, the need couldn’t be
greater.
Gavin McCulloch, Event Manager for the TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle says, “The Poverty Cycle is a fantastic team-building
exercise that challenges, unites, and encourages people to get together for a great cause. With such a hugely positive
impact on business culture as well as positive brand exposure, we encourage anyone who’s interested in putting together
a team to get in touch!”
The event will be happening on Saturday September 7th at the Ti Papa Events Centre in Brookby, Auckland. Taking part in
the challenge is easy — all you need are a couple of bikes, a team of six and a positive attitude. After setting
individual goals, teams can create a fundraising page at http://www.povertycycle.org.nz/.
Mike Pollok, Managing Director of Ricoh New Zealand spoke highly of last year’s race saying “We were delighted to be
involved with TEAR Fund’s Poverty Cycle Challenge and will be back this year. If your business is considering entering a
team in this event, we challenge you to get on your bikes.”
If you’re up for the challenge and keen to exercise your social responsibility — visit www.povertycycle.org.nz to register.
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