Freedom Cancer Skate 2009 Challenge

by Tomo

Hi, I’m Tomo. Nearly two years ago, one of my best mates died of cancer. Since then I have had this dream to raise money for the organisations that support people who have to face that ugly beast called cancer.
So, in honour of my friend Marcus, and other cancer sufferers, I have set myself a massive challenge! Starting sometime in October 2009 I will be longboarding the entire length of the Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand, Aotearoa – from Cape Reinga to Bluff, approximately 2000km. I am hoping to raise at least $10,000, sharing it between the Nelson Region Hospice and the Nelson Cancer Society. I regularly longboard between Nelson and Richmond, but am currently eyeing up a training regime that will see me travelling between 40 and 90km a day in the build-up to the start of the challenge in October.
If you are interested in finding out a bit more, and offering some support, why not check out my website - www.freedomskate.co.nz
While you’re there have a look around. You’ll find photos, my blog, who is sponsoring me and how you can help. There’s also the Freedom Skate Guestbook where you can leave a (public) message. If you want to contact me privately click on the “Send a Message” menu.

Thanks and see ya later,
Believing in a cure,
Tomo.