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THANKS Yasmin cycles length of NZ In March 2023, Yasmin Wessels, 21, set off on an almighty journey – to cycle the length of New Zealand, much of it a solo journey, to raise funds for the Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand. Her eight-week trip was filled with wrong turns, early starts and long days, steep hills, long hills, sandflies, mud, driving rain, and a frozen tent. There were plenty of highs to treasure as well – from amazing landscapes, stunning sunrises and unbelievable views to meeting lovely people, overcoming fears and anxieties, and learning to trust herself. The icing on the cake was raising $4,225 for the Cerebral Palsy Society along the way. Yasmin cycled from Cape Reinga to Bluff in honour of her older brother Matthew, 22, who lives with Cerebral Palsy. Grant gratitude The support of trusts, foundations and companies, makes a real difference to the work of the Society. So much of what we achieved in 2022-2023 was because of the funding we received from the following trusts, foundations, funds and companies: • The Dines Family Charitable Trust – $25,000 • Ministry of Social Development’s Care in the Community Disability Welfare Fund – $20,000 • Pub Charity – $13,000 • Estate of Ernest Hyam Davis & Ted and Mollie Carr Endowment Fund – $5,000 • Kathleen Dorothy Kirby Charitable Trust – $3,000 • Z Energy’s Good In the Hood – $2,115 • Rehabilitation Welfare Trust – $1,000 “He has taught me that although his road may be different and might take longer than most, anything is possible when you put your mind to it.” 2022-2023 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT | 19