Supporters

Supporters

The very late push for sponsorship

Posted: 12 weeks 7 hours ago

I've all but given up on the idea of Major Sponsors to match the pledges. For anyone considering something that requires potentially large amounts of sponsorship funds get in really early. Like months. Allow at least 6 months lead on the applications. Gotta love the bureaucracy.

So, I'm trying a couple of different approachs. I'm going for large amounts of small sponsors and an auction for the top place. This money will go towards equipment, supplies and any costs along the way.

Covering the Costs

The people contributing through regular micro payments. Thanks guys!

Keishu Asada
Jonny Grady
Amy Wilson
Anja Dreyer
Jonathan Hunt - Hunt Design
Jim Cheetham
Lara Hogg (Tinks)
Paula Nunweek
Edward Brown - Science on Top podcast
Rob Edward
Linley Kissick
Kylie Sturgess - Token Skeptic
Andrew Davies
Siouxsie Wiles - Infectious Thoughts
B R J Millar
Mia - EnvironMenstruals
Robert Urquhart
G J Lomax

Providing Equipment

Bivouac/Outdoor - Bivouac/Outdoor

Kit and clothing at 20% off.
Rob Edward

Rob has loaned me a MIOX pen and book on local edible plants. I look forward to testing out both. :)
Stuart Flemming - My Adventure Plus

Stuart, apart from being one of the inspirations for doing this, has loaned me the maps of the South Island, a GPS and a solar charger, in addition to a lot of advice on the walk.