65K 4 65 Roses http://65k465roses.org Every year we walk 65Km in one day to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers and carers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Some last minute pointers… http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/some-last-minute-pointers/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/some-last-minute-pointers/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:36 +0000 admin http://65k465roses.org/?p=1260 Continue reading →]]> Whatever way you look at it, 65, 42, 35 or 21 Km is a long walk. You need to give yourself every chance of going the distance, so, on the day you should…

  • have an eski at base camp which holds cold drinks, sandwiches (consider high energy foods such as cheese & peanut butter) and snacks like trail bars and fruit, and a packet of jelly snakes.
  • Be prepared for all weather.  (current forecast is for windy, showery conditions with temps of 23 & very high UV rays)
  • Wear a hat & sunnies.
  • Have a multiple changes of clothing, especially socks.
  • Eat regularly – 65Km walkers will be burning something like 4000 calories during the day.
  • Drink regularly to avoid dehydration – if you feel thirsty it’s generally too late!
  • Walk at your own pace and keep to the left. Watch out for runners and cyclists.
  • Keep yourself entertained.  If you are walking alone for any length of time an mp3 player can help pass the kms. Smart phones can also be useful on the day to keep your friends and supporters updated via facebook or twitter.
  • Try and walk with other walkers and chat.
  • Enjoy the day as much as possible and be proud of your efforts.

The committee is looking forward to meeting as many of you as we can on Saturday.  Bring it on…

65K 4 65 Roses Committee

Patrick O’Donovan
Glen Thickett
Nicci Higgs
Pat Borg

 

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/some-last-minute-pointers/feed/ 0 In a league of his own – Mark Cushway http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/in-a-league-of-his-own-mark-cushway/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/in-a-league-of-his-own-mark-cushway/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:56:20 +0000 admin http://65k465roses.org/?p=1262 Continue reading →]]> One of our Walkers is 50, nothing unusual about that I hear you say.  Well in Mark Cushway’s case it is.  Mark has Cystic Fibrosis and on Saturday, Mark will take part in the 65Km Endurance event.

Mark has elequently spoken about his motivation for participating in the endurance event on his MyCause site which is linked here.

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/in-a-league-of-his-own-mark-cushway/feed/ 0 Overheads? http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/overheads/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/overheads/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:26:04 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1257 Continue reading →]]> We had a question which we thought was worth sharing: “what percentage of monies raised will be paid to the charity organiser?’

Our response: “The organising committee have always held a simple principle. The event will always be cost neutral. The main emphasis is on funds and awareness. Everything that goes into making this event as successful as it is, is provided without cost to the event. This includes but is not exclusive to, the Committee members time, the marketing collateral design and printing, the 65K Website, the Barbie, Food on the day, Marquees, Porta-loo, generators, entertainment on the day, raffle prizes (including the Holden Barina this year) volunteers on the day etc.

The only function where he have an outlay is on funds collected online. 3.9% of funds raised using the online mechanism (offline funds not included) goes to a company called the Giving Network (mycause) PTY LTD.

The Hospital and CFNSW insist that this is a lot less than it would cost them if they were to attempt to administer the event donations themselves.

I hope this information helps.”

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/overheads/feed/ 0 Map my 65K Walk http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/map-my-65k-walk/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/map-my-65k-walk/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:22:23 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1248 Thanks to a 65K465Roses Facebook supporter for mapping the 65K Bay Run route on the Map my Walk website:

Map my 65K Walk

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]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/suttons-footy-tipping-comp/feed/ 0 Be prepared… http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/be-prepared/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/be-prepared/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:17:38 +0000 admin http://65k465roses.org/?p=1239 Continue reading →]]> There is always a great buzz on 65k 4 65 Roses day with community spirit to the fore.  However as a walker, you need to be as prepared as you can be and do all you can to get through.  Check out the the following page for helpful hints and tips on how to get through the day.

 

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/be-prepared/feed/ 0 A MUM’S SACRIFICE http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/a-mum%e2%80%99s-sacrifice/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/a-mum%e2%80%99s-sacrifice/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:44:42 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1225 Continue reading →]]> This NBN news story shows the impacts of CF for both sufferers and carers, and tells how one mum is going to take part in the 65K 4 65 Roses event in 2012 to help make a difference

Click on this link or the pictures to view the NBN News Link

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/a-mum%e2%80%99s-sacrifice/feed/ 0 Mum’s marathon walk to find cure for Brayden http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/mums-marathon-walk-to-find-cure-for-brayden/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/mums-marathon-walk-to-find-cure-for-brayden/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:30:32 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1234 The story of Michelle Koevoets and her aim to complete the 65K 4 65Roses Walkathon in 2012.
Central Coast Express Advocate news story

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/mums-marathon-walk-to-find-cure-for-brayden/feed/ 0 Driven by loss, father inspires tireless pursuit of a cure http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/driven-by-loss-father-inspires-tireless-pursuit-of-a-cure/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/driven-by-loss-father-inspires-tireless-pursuit-of-a-cure/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:41:13 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1216 This moving and inspirational story, from Boston.com, helps to explain why we do what we do with the 65K 4 65 Roses event.

Read the story here:
Tireless pursuit of a cure

]]> http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/driven-by-loss-father-inspires-tireless-pursuit-of-a-cure/feed/ 0 Win a Car! http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/win-a-car/ http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/win-a-car/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:22:15 +0000 Glen http://65k465roses.org/?p=1168 Continue reading →]]> Suttons Motors Group have donated a fantastic prize to help our fundraising: a Barina Spark CD, including one year on-road costs. Thanks Suttons Motors Group!!

Here’s the car, the Barina Spark CD

  • 6 airbags, ESC and ABS standard
  • 14″ alloy wheels
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Sports body kit with front fog lamps
  • USB input with iPod compatibility
  • RRP $14,490

Model Shown Barina Spark CD in Cocktail Green (picture for illustration purpose only).

Read how to Win a Car! and then you’ll be wanting to read how to Raise $500 in one week!!

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