MAS has sponsored the Run and Become programme, that seeks to encourage physical activity among children and whanau in Wellington, in preparation for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays run in February.
This is the second year the mutual insurer has sponsored the programme, which is run by not-for-profit organisation Nuku Ora to encourage kids to become more active and healthier.
Run and Become’s objective is to make physical activity fun and accessible for tamariki from predominantly low-decile schools in Wellington. The programme will offer free entry and transport to Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays for children and their parents or caregivers, as well as t-shirts to run in and a healthy breakfast for the big day.
One of the programme’s first activities was a workshop for students from Avalon Intermediate in Lower Hutt. The students took part in games to help them stay active over the summer holidays, without the need for any special equipment.
"Partnering with MAS means that we're able to help more tamariki participate in physical activity by providing free entries and transport to the 2022 event for 750 children and their family members,” said Nuku Ora event manager Paddy Pierce. “Kicking off with a workshop means Nuku Ora's Healthy Active Learning team can give kids some great physical activity resources, so they can go home and train with their family in the leadup to the event.”
MAS will also sponsor the 6.5km fun run or walk at the annual event, which takes place in Wellington on Feb. 20, Sunday. MAS members can take advantage of a 10% discount on the registration fee for any category.
“MAS is on a mission to inspire a healthier Aotearoa, and this is kaupapa we share with the Run and Become team,” said Nicola Airey, MAS head of brand and partnerships. “Their work helps kids and whānau make healthier choices for the long term, and we're glad we can support them to get more young Wellingtonians along to Round the Bays.”
