Dear Team,
well the title of this blog says it all! It's hard to believe that our massive Bathurst adventure is nearly upon us. With only three weeks to go and a heap more work to do yet I know it will fly by.
We've been working so hard on this trip since May this year and it's amazing to think it is literally just around the corner!
We have one more fundraiser to go. This novel and unique fundraiser has limited bookings available and is set to be an entertaining night out. For more information see the link here: http://www.projectkph.co.nz/KPHCRF.pdf
It's full steam ahead here at Project KPH HQ and we are all super excited about Bathurst. I am in regular contact with the parents of the two lucky children who are going and from all accounts this trip means a great deal to them.
Our many thanks to all those who have supported the Project's endeavours to be able to deliver this once in a lifetime trip for these two awesome kids and their parent each - it will leave a huge impression on their lives and is a guaranteed smile generator.
Shake and Bake!
Leah xo
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hot Laps - a roaring success ...
Hello Team,
you have no idea.... I am speechless. Today evidenced to me the characteristics, qualities and genuine heart of the people I am so lucky to work with.
Our Hot Laps fundraiser has been a sellout and a complete success, it is just incredible.
And while a media release will detail exactly what this means, I can assure you Project KPH has had the pressure taken off our Bathurst trip significantly.
Today I am blown away. I am genuinely lost for words.
There are some amazing people walking this earth, ordinary people with BIG hearts who have absolutely restored my faith in humanity.
I am both humbled and honoured to say I work with extraordinary people and I couldn't be any more grateful.
Leah xoxo
you have no idea.... I am speechless. Today evidenced to me the characteristics, qualities and genuine heart of the people I am so lucky to work with.
Our Hot Laps fundraiser has been a sellout and a complete success, it is just incredible.
And while a media release will detail exactly what this means, I can assure you Project KPH has had the pressure taken off our Bathurst trip significantly.
Today I am blown away. I am genuinely lost for words.
There are some amazing people walking this earth, ordinary people with BIG hearts who have absolutely restored my faith in humanity.
I am both humbled and honoured to say I work with extraordinary people and I couldn't be any more grateful.
Leah xoxo
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Five weeks to go and counting .....
Excited much!!! Oh yeah!!!
Hi Team,
well today marks the five week mark till I wing off to meet with Sabrina and Rob, Logan and Paula for their trip of a lifetime to THE V8 Mecca - Bathurst.
With the event drawing ever closer we are all very excited at what will mark a significant achievement for the Project, and deliver to these two very cool kids and their parent each a trip otherwise unattainable. Both kids are INTO their motor racing with a passion to be reckoned with! This trip will stay with them for the rest of their lives; it's an amazing feeling to think that through dedication, hard work and perseverance such awesome results can be gained.
Never give up on your dreams, ever. If by you hanging onto yours it means someone else can realise theirs - it's worth it, every challenge, every obstacle. Never give up.
Unfortunately this week has also brought about a realisation that a very special wee mate of mine is going in to battle with the next couple months looking tough. It's a painful process for everyone. However, he knows I'm standing with him till the end of the storm; he knows he is loved.
As I have stated in previous blogs, life is a precious, precarious gift that in no way can be taken for granted. It can be taken in an instant, before you've had time to mend rifts, say I love you, or I'm sorry. We all have the ability to remedy our potential regrets today, but our choices are governed by our own self awareness, and the responsibility we have only to ourselves to live with peace of mind. Once someone is gone, it's all a bit hard and a bit late.
If there was one thing you could do today that could mean you eliminate a potential regret, what would that be? An email, a phone call? It's all pretty simple stuff at the end of the day.
Well one thing is for sure, we have no regrets here at Project KPH HQ about the effort that has gone into this awesome trip to Bathurst!
Alesha and I have been working hard, we are 200% committed to the goal and by crikey there is nothing standing in our way. Sure we've had set backs, sure it's damn tough in this economic climate to raise money for a relatively unknown children's charity, but our passion, our enthusiasm and our dedication has never wavered. We have seen this mission bring out the absolute best in many of the folk we are lucky enough to work with, and that is really something.
When people have a common goal, something to believe in, it is amazing what can be achieved. A compelling vision and a group of genuinely committed ordinary people can make a big difference for people less advantaged. I find that uplifting, heart warming and it gives me faith in humanity.
Five weeks and counting! Yeeeeeehaaaaaaa!
GAME ON BATHURST!!!
Leah xo
Hi Team,
well today marks the five week mark till I wing off to meet with Sabrina and Rob, Logan and Paula for their trip of a lifetime to THE V8 Mecca - Bathurst.
With the event drawing ever closer we are all very excited at what will mark a significant achievement for the Project, and deliver to these two very cool kids and their parent each a trip otherwise unattainable. Both kids are INTO their motor racing with a passion to be reckoned with! This trip will stay with them for the rest of their lives; it's an amazing feeling to think that through dedication, hard work and perseverance such awesome results can be gained.
Never give up on your dreams, ever. If by you hanging onto yours it means someone else can realise theirs - it's worth it, every challenge, every obstacle. Never give up.
Unfortunately this week has also brought about a realisation that a very special wee mate of mine is going in to battle with the next couple months looking tough. It's a painful process for everyone. However, he knows I'm standing with him till the end of the storm; he knows he is loved.
As I have stated in previous blogs, life is a precious, precarious gift that in no way can be taken for granted. It can be taken in an instant, before you've had time to mend rifts, say I love you, or I'm sorry. We all have the ability to remedy our potential regrets today, but our choices are governed by our own self awareness, and the responsibility we have only to ourselves to live with peace of mind. Once someone is gone, it's all a bit hard and a bit late.
If there was one thing you could do today that could mean you eliminate a potential regret, what would that be? An email, a phone call? It's all pretty simple stuff at the end of the day.
Well one thing is for sure, we have no regrets here at Project KPH HQ about the effort that has gone into this awesome trip to Bathurst!
Alesha and I have been working hard, we are 200% committed to the goal and by crikey there is nothing standing in our way. Sure we've had set backs, sure it's damn tough in this economic climate to raise money for a relatively unknown children's charity, but our passion, our enthusiasm and our dedication has never wavered. We have seen this mission bring out the absolute best in many of the folk we are lucky enough to work with, and that is really something.
When people have a common goal, something to believe in, it is amazing what can be achieved. A compelling vision and a group of genuinely committed ordinary people can make a big difference for people less advantaged. I find that uplifting, heart warming and it gives me faith in humanity.
Five weeks and counting! Yeeeeeehaaaaaaa!
GAME ON BATHURST!!!
Leah xo
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
6 weeks tomorrow and counting down....
Hi Team,
Well tomorrow marks the '6 weeks to go' point before I fly out of Rotorua to meet Sabrina and her Dad Rob, and Logan and his Mum Paula and begin our adventure to THE v8 mecca - Bathurst. Sabrina is eleven and is a cancer survivor, and Logan is ten and has cystic fibrosis.
The Project KPH does Bathurst '09 trip marks a massive step for the Project and one which hasn't been easy to achieve in this economic climate. But, we are a very hard working team and it looks as though we will cover our costs with the donations we've received combined with the fundraising we've all worked hard at.
The two children are actively engaged in the fundraising process and are enjoying the interaction with their communities support. Timaru in particular have really come out to bat for their boy Logan to make sure he has this V8 trip of a lifetime.
And while Logan is recovering from surgery, nothing can dampen his excitement and anticipation of the adventure ahead.
Alesha and I have been giving it everything at this end; delivering flyers and flyers and more flyers and even having to order more from our awesome printer sponsor Orange Dog - you can view their website here http://orangedog.co.nz Jason and his fantastic team are so obliging and excellent to deal with.
There has been a lot of work done and I am very grateful and lucky to have Alesha with her awesome initiative and wide skill base. Alesha works completely voluntarily and without complaint or comment - she gets stuck in and gets the job done - all with a big smile.
BUT we have a wee way to go yet, and counting chickens before they're hatched is not generally a philosophy I am fond of. We have two events coming up as fundraisers, the first in two weeks. You can check them out here http://www.projectkph.co.nz/fundraisers.html .
Our many thanks goes out to Taupo Motorsport Park, Taupo District Council and Johnny McIntyre for making the Hot Laps day at Taupo in two weeks a possibility and the Sudima Hotel Rotorua and Cheryl Freeman for making the Show night in Rotorua on the 19th September a possibility for us. All services have been gifted in kind and we are very grateful for their generosity.
WOW, so six weeks!
Meantime its heads down and bums up working as hard as we can to make this the ultimate rev head trip of a lifetime for these two very special kids and their parent each.
GAME ON!!!
Leah xo
Well tomorrow marks the '6 weeks to go' point before I fly out of Rotorua to meet Sabrina and her Dad Rob, and Logan and his Mum Paula and begin our adventure to THE v8 mecca - Bathurst. Sabrina is eleven and is a cancer survivor, and Logan is ten and has cystic fibrosis.
The Project KPH does Bathurst '09 trip marks a massive step for the Project and one which hasn't been easy to achieve in this economic climate. But, we are a very hard working team and it looks as though we will cover our costs with the donations we've received combined with the fundraising we've all worked hard at.
The two children are actively engaged in the fundraising process and are enjoying the interaction with their communities support. Timaru in particular have really come out to bat for their boy Logan to make sure he has this V8 trip of a lifetime.
And while Logan is recovering from surgery, nothing can dampen his excitement and anticipation of the adventure ahead.
Alesha and I have been giving it everything at this end; delivering flyers and flyers and more flyers and even having to order more from our awesome printer sponsor Orange Dog - you can view their website here http://orangedog.co.nz Jason and his fantastic team are so obliging and excellent to deal with.
There has been a lot of work done and I am very grateful and lucky to have Alesha with her awesome initiative and wide skill base. Alesha works completely voluntarily and without complaint or comment - she gets stuck in and gets the job done - all with a big smile.
BUT we have a wee way to go yet, and counting chickens before they're hatched is not generally a philosophy I am fond of. We have two events coming up as fundraisers, the first in two weeks. You can check them out here http://www.projectkph.co.nz/fundraisers.html .
Our many thanks goes out to Taupo Motorsport Park, Taupo District Council and Johnny McIntyre for making the Hot Laps day at Taupo in two weeks a possibility and the Sudima Hotel Rotorua and Cheryl Freeman for making the Show night in Rotorua on the 19th September a possibility for us. All services have been gifted in kind and we are very grateful for their generosity.
WOW, so six weeks!
Meantime its heads down and bums up working as hard as we can to make this the ultimate rev head trip of a lifetime for these two very special kids and their parent each.
GAME ON!!!
Leah xo
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Media Release
For immediate release
5th August 2009
Johnny McIntyre and his NZV8 to rev it up at Taupo to raise money for Project KPH
One of New Zealand's top NZV8 drivers will rev it up in his race prepped FORD at Taupo Motorsport Park on 8th September to raise funds for Project KPH.
Johnny McIntyre or ‘Mac Attack’ is a successful former two time back to back NZV8 Championship winner, who will also race for Stone Brothers Racing at Bathurst in October in the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Johnny has donated three hot laps to Project KPH to sell, as well as a portion of any hot laps sold over and above this. The charity event will raise money to send two special needs children to the V8 Mecca - Bathurst in Australia in October.
The hot laps are in hot demand, says Project KPH founder Leah Evans.
“We haven’t even got the flyers yet and we have six sold already!” says Leah.
The hot lap day was made possible by Johnny McIntyre, Taupo Motorsport Park and the Taupo District Council.
“It’s excellent that our local communities are really getting in behind the Project’s objectives. I’m really proud of that. And to bring something like this as close to home as it gets, is just fantastic. The fact that Johnny is so actively involved in helping us get to Bathurst and will then host the kids in the SBR pits is just awesome. I’m very grateful for their generosity”
“And I know there will be some very happy Dad’s on Father’s Day when they are told about their pending gift!”
Money raised from the hot laps will go towards the Bathurst trip, where the two special needs children will go behind the scenes, meeting drivers, visiting pit areas and experiencing the racing up close and personal. The trip will include a visit with Kiwi racing legend Greg Murphy and Johnny McIntyre himself, who will drive for Stone Brothers Racing for the event.
Project KPH announced in May that two special needs children had been selected from more than 60 Project KPH kids nationwide to take the trip, and some major fundraising activities have been underway ever since.
The project received a major boost with The MAD Butcher announcing they had donated $5000 to the trip, while Air New Zealand have gifted flights.
Sabrina Lawson (11) is a cancer survivor and Logan Fynn (10) suffers from cystic fibrosis. The children are both from Canterbury. Project KPH helps kids from all over New Zealand, including Rotorua kids who were hosted at the A1GP event in January 2008, and the Hamilton 400 in April this year.
Project KPH was established by Rotorua woman Leah Evans in October 2007, taking two “rev heads” with Cerebral Palsy to Pukekohe for Round One of the NZV8 championship competition. Since then, 63 children have participated in events across New Zealand.
Hot laps are $300 a head and can be purchased by contacting Leah Evans on 07 3484 048 or leah@projectkph.com. The hot lap day will be limited to 30 people and will include two flying laps of the Taupo Motorsport Park.
The hot lap day is being held on:
Tuesday, 8th September 2009 Taupo Motorsport Park, Broadlands Road
5th August 2009
Johnny McIntyre and his NZV8 to rev it up at Taupo to raise money for Project KPH
One of New Zealand's top NZV8 drivers will rev it up in his race prepped FORD at Taupo Motorsport Park on 8th September to raise funds for Project KPH.
Johnny McIntyre or ‘Mac Attack’ is a successful former two time back to back NZV8 Championship winner, who will also race for Stone Brothers Racing at Bathurst in October in the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Johnny has donated three hot laps to Project KPH to sell, as well as a portion of any hot laps sold over and above this. The charity event will raise money to send two special needs children to the V8 Mecca - Bathurst in Australia in October.
The hot laps are in hot demand, says Project KPH founder Leah Evans.
“We haven’t even got the flyers yet and we have six sold already!” says Leah.
The hot lap day was made possible by Johnny McIntyre, Taupo Motorsport Park and the Taupo District Council.
“It’s excellent that our local communities are really getting in behind the Project’s objectives. I’m really proud of that. And to bring something like this as close to home as it gets, is just fantastic. The fact that Johnny is so actively involved in helping us get to Bathurst and will then host the kids in the SBR pits is just awesome. I’m very grateful for their generosity”
“And I know there will be some very happy Dad’s on Father’s Day when they are told about their pending gift!”
Money raised from the hot laps will go towards the Bathurst trip, where the two special needs children will go behind the scenes, meeting drivers, visiting pit areas and experiencing the racing up close and personal. The trip will include a visit with Kiwi racing legend Greg Murphy and Johnny McIntyre himself, who will drive for Stone Brothers Racing for the event.
Project KPH announced in May that two special needs children had been selected from more than 60 Project KPH kids nationwide to take the trip, and some major fundraising activities have been underway ever since.
The project received a major boost with The MAD Butcher announcing they had donated $5000 to the trip, while Air New Zealand have gifted flights.
Sabrina Lawson (11) is a cancer survivor and Logan Fynn (10) suffers from cystic fibrosis. The children are both from Canterbury. Project KPH helps kids from all over New Zealand, including Rotorua kids who were hosted at the A1GP event in January 2008, and the Hamilton 400 in April this year.
Project KPH was established by Rotorua woman Leah Evans in October 2007, taking two “rev heads” with Cerebral Palsy to Pukekohe for Round One of the NZV8 championship competition. Since then, 63 children have participated in events across New Zealand.
Hot laps are $300 a head and can be purchased by contacting Leah Evans on 07 3484 048 or leah@projectkph.com. The hot lap day will be limited to 30 people and will include two flying laps of the Taupo Motorsport Park.
The hot lap day is being held on:
Tuesday, 8th September 2009 Taupo Motorsport Park, Broadlands Road
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Announcement... Hot off the Press!
For Immediate Release
16 July, 2009
Project KPH Bathurst trip closer to reality thanks to major donations
Project KPH’s mission to take two special needs children to the V8 racing mecca of Bathurst in Australia in October has received a major boost with a $5000 donation from the Mad Butcher and a gift of airfares from Air New Zealand.
Project KPH announced in May that two Canterbury special needs children had been selected from more than 60 Project KPH kids nationwide to take the trip, and some major fundraising activities have been underway ever since.
Sabrina Lawson (11) from Christchurch is a cancer survivor and Logan Fynn (10) from Timaru suffers from cystic fibrosis.
Project KPH founder, Leah Evans, says the donations have given the project a major boost, meaning the team only has to raise a few thousand dollars more to make the trip happen.
“At the very least, we needed to raise approximately $7000 to cover airfares, accommodation, food and other details. With the flights from Air New Zealand, and now a significant donation from the Mad Butcher, we are some giant leaps closer to this trip.
“I am absolutely over-whelmed by their generosity. We all know that times are tough, and that makes their contribution even more important to us,” says Leah.
“Project KPH literally runs on the smell of an oily rag. It is completely funded through sponsorship and donations, with all funding received to date spent on providing outings for special needs children. The administration and all other support is provided on a voluntary basis.
“The children and their families have been working very hard on their own fundraising contribution to the trip, and I’m so excited that we’re going to be able to pull it off for them. It’s quite simply the trip of a lifetime and one which they are unlikely to ever forget. It’s just magic.”
Michael Morton from The MAD Butcher says he feels privileged to be involved in Project KPH, and for the company to be in a position to make a contribution to the trip.
“Project KPH has a personal connection for me. Unfortunately I am a carrier of cystic fibrosis, and we tragically lost our niece to this terrible disease.
“We wanted to do whatever we could do to help kids suffering from special needs like this to live life to the fullest and experience as much as they possibly can. I can’t wait to see the photos and hear the stories from this trip!”
Project KPH is a charitable trust which enables special needs children to experience the thrill of motorsport, without the fear of stigma or negative attention.
Project KPH was established by Rotorua woman Leah Evans in October 2007, taking two “rev heads” with Cerebral Palsy to Pukekohe for Round One of the V8 competition. Since then, 63 children have participated in events across New Zealand.
Sabrina and Logan attended New Zealand motorsport events at Ruapuna Park in late November 2008 and Levels Park Raceway in January 2009 respectively and are both avid motor racing fans.
On the Australian trip, the children, accompanied by a parent each, will go behind the scenes at Bathurst, meeting drivers, visiting pit areas and experience the racing up close and personal. The trip will include a visit with kiwi racing legend, Greg Murphy and Johnny McIntyre, a former NZV8 Champion who will drive for Stone Brothers Racing for the event.
“Project KPH has had an unbelievable impact on these children and their families. We literally see their self-confidence grow in the space of just one day. We are able to give these kids an outing that is not generally available to the public. It’s an experience that is unique and holds true meaning for them.
“While these kids may have different special needs, they all have one thing in common – a passion for Motorsport. We make sure they are able to enjoy their sport in the same way as anyone else would – but even better.”
For further information about Project KPH, check out www.projectkph.co.nz
-ends-
For further information, contact:
Jacky James
Phone: 021 577 871
16 July, 2009
Project KPH Bathurst trip closer to reality thanks to major donations
Project KPH’s mission to take two special needs children to the V8 racing mecca of Bathurst in Australia in October has received a major boost with a $5000 donation from the Mad Butcher and a gift of airfares from Air New Zealand.
Project KPH announced in May that two Canterbury special needs children had been selected from more than 60 Project KPH kids nationwide to take the trip, and some major fundraising activities have been underway ever since.
Sabrina Lawson (11) from Christchurch is a cancer survivor and Logan Fynn (10) from Timaru suffers from cystic fibrosis.
Project KPH founder, Leah Evans, says the donations have given the project a major boost, meaning the team only has to raise a few thousand dollars more to make the trip happen.
“At the very least, we needed to raise approximately $7000 to cover airfares, accommodation, food and other details. With the flights from Air New Zealand, and now a significant donation from the Mad Butcher, we are some giant leaps closer to this trip.
“I am absolutely over-whelmed by their generosity. We all know that times are tough, and that makes their contribution even more important to us,” says Leah.
“Project KPH literally runs on the smell of an oily rag. It is completely funded through sponsorship and donations, with all funding received to date spent on providing outings for special needs children. The administration and all other support is provided on a voluntary basis.
“The children and their families have been working very hard on their own fundraising contribution to the trip, and I’m so excited that we’re going to be able to pull it off for them. It’s quite simply the trip of a lifetime and one which they are unlikely to ever forget. It’s just magic.”
Michael Morton from The MAD Butcher says he feels privileged to be involved in Project KPH, and for the company to be in a position to make a contribution to the trip.
“Project KPH has a personal connection for me. Unfortunately I am a carrier of cystic fibrosis, and we tragically lost our niece to this terrible disease.
“We wanted to do whatever we could do to help kids suffering from special needs like this to live life to the fullest and experience as much as they possibly can. I can’t wait to see the photos and hear the stories from this trip!”
Project KPH is a charitable trust which enables special needs children to experience the thrill of motorsport, without the fear of stigma or negative attention.
Project KPH was established by Rotorua woman Leah Evans in October 2007, taking two “rev heads” with Cerebral Palsy to Pukekohe for Round One of the V8 competition. Since then, 63 children have participated in events across New Zealand.
Sabrina and Logan attended New Zealand motorsport events at Ruapuna Park in late November 2008 and Levels Park Raceway in January 2009 respectively and are both avid motor racing fans.
On the Australian trip, the children, accompanied by a parent each, will go behind the scenes at Bathurst, meeting drivers, visiting pit areas and experience the racing up close and personal. The trip will include a visit with kiwi racing legend, Greg Murphy and Johnny McIntyre, a former NZV8 Champion who will drive for Stone Brothers Racing for the event.
“Project KPH has had an unbelievable impact on these children and their families. We literally see their self-confidence grow in the space of just one day. We are able to give these kids an outing that is not generally available to the public. It’s an experience that is unique and holds true meaning for them.
“While these kids may have different special needs, they all have one thing in common – a passion for Motorsport. We make sure they are able to enjoy their sport in the same way as anyone else would – but even better.”
For further information about Project KPH, check out www.projectkph.co.nz
-ends-
For further information, contact:
Jacky James
Phone: 021 577 871
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Update on Bathurst trip...
See this link for progress on our adventure to THE v8 Mecca:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2577297/Young-fans-dream-is-closer-to-reality
Hopefully will have some more very positive news in the next couple of weeks; am currently negotiating.
Take care out there.
Shake & Bake!
Leah xo
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2577297/Young-fans-dream-is-closer-to-reality
Hopefully will have some more very positive news in the next couple of weeks; am currently negotiating.
Take care out there.
Shake & Bake!
Leah xo
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