Relay for Life in Nelson

The Glow girls team

Mapua Glow Girls, dressed in multi-coloured tutus, waded through the mud in true tinkerbell style. Unfortunately the weather was against us from the start and as the rain came down the mud track got even slippier. The weather didn’t manage to dampen the spirits of any of the walkers.Sue battling through the mud

The emotions at the start of the event when survivors and caregivers walked the first lap inspired everyone through the night. We took it in turns to walk in 2’s to keep the baton going, returning to our team tent during breaks. The glow girls tent chattered and laughed through the night – topics of conversations very varied and top secret (especially Sue’s contribution to the conversation!)

Fun make-up time

We all walked the final lap just as the sun was coming up and it felt that because of what we had all achieved through the night there was a renewed hope rising with the dawning of the new day.

Karen and Eileen

Ruby Bay to McKee Domain Kayak Trip

Andy and Ben had a father and son kayak trip with a camp overnight. They started the trip in Ruby Bay with Ed Rimmer and Oscar and paddled a short way to McKee Domain.

Ed preparing the bate for the fishing lines

They set up the fishing lines in the hope to catch some fish on the way.

Andy and Ben setting off - a choppy start

They had a great night which included a short trek through the bush , hunting for glow bugs.

The trip had begun