Thomas Hartono

I’m taking on an epic challenge this March – and I would love support.

I’m taking on a month-long fitness challenge, Kilometres for Kids, to help keep Starship’s National Air Ambulance flying to children across the country who are critically ill or injured. 

I've been privileged enough to enjoy an active childhood free from disease, and it pains me to see that not all kids get to enjoy this special privilege. Swimming is a core childhood memory for me, so it only seems natural that I go back to it. Therefore, I am challenging myself to swim 10k a week (a huge step for someone who hasn't swum in a decade) during the month of March. 

If you can, please donate to help me raise money for this incredible service, the only flying Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Aotearoa. It’s on call 24/7 – and a specialist flight crew can be in the air in a matter of minutes. 

Please donate what you can, or if it has inspired you to take on this challenge that's even better!