You will be aware of the evolving situation regarding COVID-19. 


Due to the current restrictions and ongoing uncertainty we are sorry to say that we have no choice
but to postpone the Cancer Society Scooter Safari for 2020.

Be assured that we have explored every option possible to still run the event as scheduled,
but the health and well-being of all of those involved will always be our main priority and currently dealing
​with the changing landscape seems nearly as tough as 9 hours on a nifty 50.  

                         Where to from here?  Just to confirm we are  POSTPONING.  

We are definitely NOT cancelling the event for this year.  
Over the next few weeks we will be working on alternative dates for the event and will keep you posted.  
The Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari is a vital event for the Cancer Society whereby we can raise much needed funds and raise awareness of cancer within our community.  It also allows us to remember those who are no longer with us, it allows us to support those who are currently with a cancer diagnosis and it allows us to celebrate with those who have had a cancer journey. 
 
What this postponement does allow, is for us at the Cancer Society to focus on how we are going to continue
to support our patients.

Let’s face it...................
Cancer doesn’t get postponed or delayed or inconvenienced and on the 16th of May
along with every other day of the year,  67 New Zealanders will still hear those words
“you have cancer”  for the first time. 
Those with cancer will still need a listening ear, an information booklet, a turban or beanie, practical assistance in navigating our health system (never more so than now), accommodation for patients receiving treatment at Christchurch Hospital, or transport by a volunteer driver to reduce the stress of daily travel and provide companionship en route to medical appointments – this is just a few of the free services that the Cancer Society Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari help us to provide. 

What can you do?   
We really encourage you to keep raising those funds and awareness for the Cancer Society if you are able, as we know it is a challenging time for all. Your online fundraising pages will remain open. We have been amazed and delighted that those in other events that have been postponed have continued to raise funds on our behalf
– we are so grateful and hope you will do the same.  

Thanks you again for all your support for far and we can’t wait to get this show on the road when we get the all clear. 


For the latest advice and updates, keep an eye out on the Ministry of Health’s website - 
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

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The Scooter Safari is a fundraising event where 250 motorized Scooters ride 250kms coast-to-coast over the Southern Alps from Christchurch (Rangiora) to Hokitika to support the work of the Cancer Society in our communities.

It's an awareness-raising and fundraising event and includes survivors, their whanau and friends and those just wanting to support and make a difference. By raising funds for the Cancer Society you are helping us to continue our work to support people with any type of cancer across our region.  Every day we deliver practical assistance to those going through some of the most challenging time in their lives.  We do this by providing accommodation near hospitals, transport to treatment, counselling, education and so much more.  The Scooter Safari will enable us to help and support more people with cancer and help us to prevent cancer.

It's not a race or for the faint hearted -  it is designed to be the coldest, longest, hardest, most gruelling and uncomfortable test of endurance on a city scooter.  We are doing this to show our support and awareness for those living with cancer and the challenges they face - the Safari is nothing compared to that!

Started in 2009, the Scooter Safari was created by Jayne and Mike Rattray, born in support of a friend diagnosed with bowel cancer. 

​From humble beginnings, the first ride saw 32 riders make the maiden voyage raising $14,000 in donations for the Cancer Society. Since then the event has snowballed with over 250 scooters taking part each year and raising over $1.1 Million dollars for the cause. 
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The 'Originals' ... creators of the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari.................................... Mike Rattray, Damion Haines, Jayne Rattray, Ben Walker and Wayne Cook.
The money raised also helps to fund vital research, education and prevention campaigns such as Sunsmart and Smokefree.  It allows us to advocate and be a strong voice to improve cancer outcomes in New Zealand.

fundraising total 2020 event

TOTAL RAISED OVER THE PAST 6 SAFARIS:

$1,119,000