We are aware that many people are running or walking events around the country whilst raising money for a particular cause close to their hearts.  We have set the facility up with FundraiseOnline for you to do the same if you wish. We also realise that having the additional incentive to raise funds for your passion may be the trigger that gets you over the line after 42.195ks! 
 
We have chosen four causes close to our hearts that we encourage you to support:
Athletics (Athletics New Zealand); Heart health (Heart Foundation); Support in health (St John Midland Region); and youth development (Foundation for Youth Development).

However – if you have another registered charity you wish to support, please go ahead.  Not only will you have the physical reward of reaching your challenging goal, but you will have an emotional high five as well knowing you’ve made a difference with a contribution to a needy cause. See here for more information on the Charities registered with FundraiseOnline.

		Athletics New Zealand is the National Body supporting and creating athletics at all levels across New Zealand, and as it is a not-for-profit organisation is grateful for any additional funds which are donated, especially if earned by running or walking the Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, or 5km or 10km Fun Runs!
		Heart disease is the single biggest killer of New Zealanders.  Help the Heart Foundation continue its life saving work in cardiac research, care  and education, and help stop New Zealanders dying prematurely from heart disease. Join in the race to save lives by getting your supporters to sponsor you as a Heart Foundation Heart Racer.
St John Midland Region		Information to Come
		The Foundation for Youth Development (FYD), founded by mountaineer and adventurer Graeme Dingle and lawyer Jo-anne Wilkinson, is a leading organisation managing proven youth development programmes aimed to inspire school age children to reach their full potential. FYD’s current programmes include Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K.