Nick runs for Habitat for Humanity Fiji
Fundraising campaign by
Nicholas Barnes
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AU$4,335.00raised of AU$17,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Seeing the incoming images of destruction caused by Cyclone Yasa to Fijian communities, I've been wondering what I can do to help. I am a board member for Habitat for Humanity Fiji (HFHF), an organisation that concentrates on providing decent housing to Fijians.
It costs approximately F$25,000 to build a house that can withstand cyclones. HFHF houses are testament to that. When the immediate relief effort is over, people will need decent housing and HFHF can help with that.
I've decided to put my running obsession to good use. So here's the challenge. I plan to run 100 kilometers in ten days. That means I will be running on Christmas day, and during the hottest, most humid time of the year in Fiji. And I'm asking that you sponsor me.
Please pledge whatever amount you can. Let's see if we can build a house or more.
I will post the runs daily to help you keep track of my efforts.
Organizer
- Nicholas Barnes
- Fundraising manager
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 04, 2021
- Michael Wignall
- Donated on Jan 04, 2021
Well played Nick
Vinaka vakalevu for your support!
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 09:26 amThanks to your generosity, Nick raised F$50,000 which is enough to build two houses that can withstand cyclones.We want to keep you updated on how we will use your generous funds.First, the context: More detail of TC Yasa’s impact emergesAs you know, on 18-19 December, 2020, category 5 Severe Tropical. . . . .
A #TCYasa update: we're still standing
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:48 amWe're going to keep this page open for a little longer, but between donations here and those made into Habitat's account in Fiji, we're over the $15K mark. Sill a little way to go to reach our target of raising enough to build one new home in Vanua Levu so. . . . .
And we're there...but you can still support us
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:41 amRun 10/10 100k complete. A huge thank you to everyone who turned up this morning to help me through that last 10k. It’s done and so far we think we have raised about 15k so please keep those donations coming folks/ every little bit helps us build back stronger. Thanks
Run nine and back in Suva
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:37 amRun 9/10. A huge thank you to my running bud Noelene, keeping me honest as always and easing me through the penultimate 10k.Last 10k tomorrow - I have approx 13k pledged and donated so one last push people. Whatever you can afford doesn’t matter how small.#HFHF #100k in 10 days!
Day 8 and the end is in sight!
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:45 am80 km down after this morning's efforts and while the legs are a little heavy, I'm all good for the last 20kms!
Day 7
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:39 amRun no 7/10. Tired legs but 70k down and 30k to go. #HFHF#100k in 10days.
Day six: over the halfway mark!
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:37 am6 am start for run no 6 of10. 60k done!40 to go and the ole body is just about holding up. #HFHF#100kin10days.
Sugar city Christmas run
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:33 amRun no 5 of 10. Christmas day run around Lautoka. 50k knocked off and sorted the Lovo when I got back!👌🏽💪#HFHF #100k in 10days. Merry Christmas everyone.
Day four: another early start
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:30 amEarly start for run no 4 of 10. 40k done 60k to go. Thank you to my running bud the awesome Noelene for keeping me honest and on target.#HHHF #100k in 10 days.
Day three
Update posted by Nicholas Barnes at 02:24 amRun no 3 of 10 had company. Thank you Richard and Noelene . 70k left !#100 k in 10 days.# HFHF
Donors & Comments
- CAAS Smart Agriculture Team Leifeng Guo
- Donated on Jan 07, 2021
The people of Fiji have been very much in our thoughts over these past three weeks, as we watched with increasing concern the effects of vast devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa in Fiji. We express our deepest sympathy to more than 90,000 Fijians directly impacted by Yasa, especially those 300 plus families whose homes were totally destroyed, and thousands of farmers whose crops and animals were destroyed. As a symbolic expression of support, we are happy to make a small cash donation to the Habitat for Humanity Fiji fund raising. As team members of the proposed China-Fiji Smart Agriculture Co-operation, we look forward to working closely with the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture in joint efforts to improve the sustainability and profitability for the farming industry in Fiji. With kind regards and best wishes, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Team :- Professor Wensheng Wang Associate Professor Leifeng Guo Dr Beibei Xu Dr Wenju Zhang Dr Yaowu Wang Dr Chenglong Zhang Dr Yangwei Peng
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 04, 2021
- Michael Wignall
- Donated on Jan 04, 2021
Well played Nick
- John & Bella Li
- Donated on Jan 03, 2021
We want to support Nic’s fundraising for Habitat Fiji ; and we hope that Fiji will be spared of any destructive cyclones in 2021 and beyond ! Our son and daughter-in-law have enjoyed holidays in Fiji , and we look forward to joining Alfred & Susan Chung to visit Fiji when the Sydney-Fiji Travel Bubble is activated , hopefully fairly soon .
- Ann Russo
- Donated on Jan 01, 2021
- Dean Swaagman
- Donated on Jan 01, 2021
- Litiana Miller
- Donated on Dec 30, 2020
Nick, you are a hero. Love your effort.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 30, 2020
Well done Barnesy!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 30, 2020
- Dean Swaagman
- Donated on Dec 30, 2020
The people of Fiji have been very much in our thoughts over these past three weeks, as we watched with increasing concern the effects of vast devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa in Fiji. We express our deepest sympathy to more than 90,000 Fijians directly impacted by Yasa, especially those 300 plus families whose homes were totally destroyed, and thousands of farmers whose crops and animals were destroyed. As a symbolic expression of support, we are happy to make a small cash donation to the Habitat for Humanity Fiji fund raising. As team members of the proposed China-Fiji Smart Agriculture Co-operation, we look forward to working closely with the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture in joint efforts to improve the sustainability and profitability for the farming industry in Fiji. With kind regards and best wishes, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Team :- Professor Wensheng Wang Associate Professor Leifeng Guo Dr Beibei Xu Dr Wenju Zhang Dr Yaowu Wang Dr Chenglong Zhang Dr Yangwei Peng