Ep. 109 - Harry Sanders - Running 100km For Charity - Raising Money For Back2School Project - 7 Marathons In 7 Days

Join us as we delve into the incredible journey of a West Auckland schoolteacher who's making a significant impact on the lives of underprivileged children in his community. Listen to this inspiring interview with Harry Sanders on The Wolf Of Queen Street Podcast, hosted by Lawrence Lotze. In this heart-warming conversation, Harry Sanders shares his passion for helping kids in need through his remarkable fundraising efforts. One of his latest initiatives was an extraordinary 100-kilometer run on Piha Beach. His hope for this latest endeavour is to raise over $10,000 to benefit the children, allowing them to receive the support they need to flourish in their education. The goal was to raise funds for the Back2School Project, a West Auckland-based charity dedicated to providing essential items like backpacks, clothes, and stationery to disadvantaged schoolchildren. The marathon run was an inclusive event, and Harry warmly welcomed members of the public to join him in supporting the cause. With the community's support, he aimed to help over 600 children by raising funds to supply much-needed resources for their education. The previous success was his 2021 fundraiser, where he completed an astonishing seven marathons in seven days and raised over $14,000. Harry's also discusses his first event which was to run 2300km in the space of a year to help raise awareness for the charities that support people which his loved ones passed from. His cousin - epilepsy and nana - Alzheimer's. Reflecting on his motivation, Harry expressed his belief that even supporting just one child can make a significant difference in their life. His dedication to making education accessible and empowering young minds is truly commendable. Throughout the interview, Harry reveals the mission behind the Back2School Project and how they've helped hundreds of children in previous years. Now, in 2023, the goal is to reach even more kids and make an even greater impact. Join us as we listen to Harry Sanders' heart-warming stories of resilience, determination, and the power of community. Let his passion for helping children in need inspire you to act and make a positive difference in the lives of others.