1009 days ago

Muriwai schoolboy, 11, runs fundraising marathon for cyclone-affected classmates

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Western Leader

Morning Neighbours!

An 11-year-old Muriwai local, Josh West, is running a marathon over the course of a week to fundraise for his classmates who lost their toys and school supplies during Cyclone Gabrielle.

With the help of his Mum, Claire, and their dog, Tiny, he has been putting in 5km every morning, before rushing back home to make the school bus.

You can see the fundraiser page in the article below:

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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