It’s March madness for a good cause.
As part of the Craigs Investment Partners company-wide ‘50km a Day’ challenge, its Queenstown team’s taking on 31 days of exercise,
simultaneously aiming to raise $2000 for Lakes District Air Rescue Trust (LDART).
And instead of collectively clocking the minimum 50 kilometres every day during the month, they’re planning to, literally, go a few steps further, aiming for 200km.
The 11-strong team, ‘Let’s Get Fiscal’, can chalk up their kilometres by walking, including lunchtime team walks, running, cycling or by going to the gym.
Some have been making the most of their weekends and proverbial backyard, heading around the Lake Dunstan trail and tramping to Skippers.
Team member Melanie Grindell says they’ve been inspired by the work the HeliOtago rescue choppers do — they’re part-funded by LDART — while the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle only highlight the importance of the trust’s work.
The challenge has also been great for mental wellbeing, she says.
Let’s Get Fiscal hopes to raise $1000 through their Givealittle page, bit.ly/3JCJHX2 — for the first time, Craigs Investment Partners will match donations.
