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Vertical Adventures 10yr Birthday & Starship Fundraiser

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On the 10th November at 5.00pm until the 17th November Vertical Adventures hosting a fundraiser for Starship Hospital. We will be displaying over 500 Star Wars Lego Models and scenes on the top floor of the gym. Entry is by gold coin donation. 100% of all donations will go to the Starship Foundation in support of Starship Hospital.

Where: Vertical Adventures, 5A Waikaukau Rd, Glen Eden
When: 10th Nov to 17th Nov
Cost: Gold coin donation.
Why: Vertical Adventures, formally Glen Eden Extreme Edge, has turned 10 years old. As part of the celebration, Vertical Adventures is hosting a Star Wars Lego display, in support of Starship Hospital, on the top floor of the gym.

Vertical Adventures has been supporting Starship Hospital for 10 years.

Owner Darrin Worsfold has been personally supporting Starship Hospital for more than 20 years. His relationship started on the 2nd day of his son’s life when he was diagnosed with a rare medical condition. His son has had multiple surgeries since and despite and low chance of survival, is still alive today.

Darrin and his family have continued to support Starship ever since, hosting Climbathon’s and using the families extensive Star Wars Lego collection as a fundraiser and to raise awareness of Starships great work.

You can view this collection and support Starship at Vertical Adventures, just make a gold coin donation in the box. On the Sunday there will also be a celebration of 10yrs in the community.

Come and join us in this celebration. Free sausages, games, challenges for all ages.
Check out our where they are now, tracking down the past managers and seeing what they are up to. Kicks off at 5.00pm Special discounts for climbing on the night.
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