Brain Cancer Hikoi Reaches Auckland

Over fifty people turned out for Miniwalk Auckland on Saturday 10 October to raise awareness about brain cancer

Five weeks ago on 7 September 2020, Kate Coatsworth and her Beating The Track For Brain Cancer team left Cape Reinga, Northland, at the start of their epic journey to raise awareness about brain cancer and to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Support NZ charity.

On 7 October Kate crossed the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, cresting the top of the structure under the expert guidance of the AJ Hackett Bungy team. The top part of the bridge had only been re-opened for bridge climbing that very morning after undergoing weeks of repair following an accident when a truck was blown over in high winds damaging one of the support struts.

This did not deter the fearless Kate however, as she departed the North Shore to climb the highest point of the bridge before walking down safely on the Auckland side. Her experience was covered by Television New Zealand reporter Hayley Holt in a news story which screened on 1 News at Six the following evening.

Kate’s week in the City of Sails culminated with Miniwalk Auckland on Saturday 10 October. This was the second of six sponsored miniwalks which she is undertaking with members of the public who wish to walk with her along selected parts of Te Araroa Trail. Over fifty supporters gathered at the Downtown Ferry Building and marched the 5km part of the Trail through the Auckland CBD, the University of Auckland campus, Auckland Domain and ending at Mount Eden Domain. The weather was fine and everyone had a great time.

Photos of Miniwalk Auckland can be viewed here.

The next sponsored miniwalk is Miniwalk Meremere on Saturday 17 October followed by Miniwalk Hamilton the next day. Miniwalks are also planned for Palmerston North and Wellington.