WE RUN, WALK & CYCLE
​FOR THE CAUSE

1. to fundraise for The Cancer Society to support their work with families affected by cancer in Northland
2. to facilitate a community wellbeing event involving cycling, walking, running
3. to create an event that brings those from Pouto back home
4. to create an excuse for everyone to come and discover what is at the end of the road (Dargaville to Pouto Road)
5. to provide an opportunity to connect with the stunning natural environment of the Kaipara 

Meet our teams making it happen

JOESEPHINE NATHAN

EVENT FOUNDER:​ Joesephine Nathan is born and raised in Pouto and is the founder of the Pouto Lighthouse Challenge as well as Gumboot Friday . Jo wanted to create an event that encouraged people to come to Pouto and share in the magic of the environment through a wellness event suitable for all levels of fitness and capabilities.

STEVE KENNY

EVENT RINGAWERA: Steve has worked in the health sector for the past 25 years including the Cancer Society NZ. He is currently the community wellbeing team leader (Manu Hapori) for Nga Tai Ora Public Health Northland at NDHB. He has been involved with community development and organising community events for many years. Pictured here with our greatest ringa wera Ella Nathan

 CANCER SOCIETY NORTHLAND

It was fantastic having the Northland Centre manager Jenni Moore and her team of volunteers helping out throught the weekend. Cancer Society recieves no Govt. funding so events like this go someway to ensure that they can continue their beautiful mahi

OUR VOLUNTEERS

It would be impossible to host this event without our community volunteers.  Barbara and Daryn Serwell from Te Kopuru Fire Brigade,  the many uncles, Aunties, cuzzies, whānau and Pouto community, Māori Wardens and everyone else who stepped up show manaakitanga to our manuhiri
​- Ngā mihi.