Sunday 1 March 2015
Kiara’s Angel Walk will be held on Sunday 1st March 2015. Kiara’s Angel Walk is a 2km & 7km gentle walk or cycle around the picturesque Te Ara Tahuna (Orewa estuary) walkway to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation in memory of Kiara Morgan. The Walk is also both pushchair/stroller & wheelchair friendly. OUR INSPIRATION
Kiara’s Angel Walk is inspired by Kiara Morgan, a
little girl from Orewa who was first diagnosed with a rare and incurable malignant rhabdoid tumour in her left kidney at the age of 4 months old. She was a very special girl who lit up the hearts of everyone she was in contact with. Throughout her life of treatments she never complained, she shared her amazing and infectious smile with everyone. Sadly, Kiara lost her courageous battle with cancer at home in the arms of her family on 24th October 2011 just before her 5th birthday. Read Kiara’s story here: www.kiaramorgan.wordpress.com
You can also see Kiara's page under Kiara Morgan Fundraiser
8:30am Registration opens (Pohutukawa Reserve)
9:15am Memorial and release of water lilies
9:30am Walk begins
10am-1pm After walk celebrations (Western Reserve, Orewa)
REGISTRATION
Register online using the form on the website www.angelwalk.co.nz Registration fee is $10 per adult, $25 per family. Registration on the day will be $20 per adult, $35 per family on the day (eftpos available). Registration and check-in from 8am at Pohutukawa reserve. Register online to secure your kids activity packs. Extra kids activity packs will be available for sale while stocks last. Pre-purchase your lilies for $4.00 each when you register online so you don’t miss out! DONATIONS
Are possible on the website www.angelwalk.co.nz or you will also be able to donate on the day. MEMORIAL
A memorial ceremony will take place at 9:15am at Pohutukawa reserve, which will include a symbolic release of water lilies into the Orewa Estuary. The release is in honour of all children who are diagnosed with cancer each year – our angels who walk amongst us – and is also a tribute to the memory of all our angels who have passed. Everyone is invited to take part in the release and can purchase a water lily upon registration. Water lilies are available to buy in advance and pick up at the check in desk on the day at a cost of $4.00 each. THE WALK
The walk begins from Pohutukawa Reserve at 9:15am following a short memorial and lily release from 9:15am
This year with the purchase of your kids activity pack they will be able to participate in the interactive parts of the 2km & 7km walks. The 2km walk ends at Longmore Lane, Silverdale, where there will be transport to take you back to Western Reserve. The 7km walk ends at Western Reserve in Orewa with an After Walk Celebration (10am – 1pm). Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some fabulous free entertainment, children's rides, food stalls, and a fun atmosphere. After Walk celebration
DRESS UP & COSTUMES
We would like to encourage all participants young and old to have some fun and dress up for the event. The themes are purple, butterflies and rainbows, however all costumes are welcome, so get your family and friends together get creative & have fun! Please don't forget to make a hat a part of your costume and wear sunscreen. DIRECTIONS
The walk: The starting area is Pohutukawa Reserve, located off Pohutukawa Avenue, Red Beach. After Walk Celebration: The events and activities will be in held Western Reserve which is located behind Hibiscus Youth Centre off Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Only a few hundred of metres from Pohutukawa Reserve on the other side of the bridge. Parking
Limited parking is available at Western Reserve and we would encourage using the free parking available at the Orewa Auckland City Council Buildings at 50 Centreway Road and along Hibiscus Coast Highway. Wheelchair Access
Te Ara Tahuna (Orewa estuary) is wheelchair friendly. The nearest wheelchair vehicle access to Pohutukawa Reserve is via Pohutukawa Ave, Red Beach. WANT TO GET INVOLVED
Can you help? If you can volunteer to help on the day please email: [email protected]
For further information and general enquiries please email: [email protected]
