I'm fundraising for a great cause!
My name is Tom Holland, a former professional mountain biker, businessman, and dedicated Rotarian. Twenty years ago, I embarked on a 12-hour wind trainer ride to raise funds to represent my country at the world MTB championships in Europe. Today, I have accepted the challenge of participating in the Whaka100, a grueling 100km mountain bike marathon event set to take place in October 2025. This event is renowned as one of the toughest one-day MTB marathons in the southern hemisphere.
My motivation for taking on this challenge is deeply personal. My father is a prostate cancer survivor, and I have lost both extended family and friends to prostate cancer. I have now reached an age where medical check-ups have become more thorough, so my participation in this mountain bike event is to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.
In collaboration with Rotary Passport Rotorua, our goal is to raise $5,000 by the time the Whaka100 event takes place on October 26th, 2025.
In the months leading up to the event, I will be sharing my progress on my LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/jascotomholland, so check-in on a regular basis for training and progress updates. All donations are greatly appreciated no matter how small, but for business donations of $500 or more, I will proudly wear your business logo on my race gear on the day of the event.
My Updates
Back on the bike!
Monday 31st Mar
"Pedaling for Prostate" is progressing well. There's still a long way to go before the Whaka 100 race day in October , but it was really cool to finally get back out into the forest after 8 weeks off recovering from my crash. 45km ride with Dad followed by a well-deserved cold beer!
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Training Update #1
Saturday 22nd Feb
Thank you to my Supporters
$500
Summit Hydraulic Solutions
$250
Essity Australasia
$520
Exeter Homes
Hope you enjoy your prostate prod 👉🏼🤣
$520
Esg Foundation
Go well Tom! We look forward to following your progress and cheering you on in October.
$550
Unipak
Go, Tom, go! 🚴💙 The whole team is cheering you on as you pedal for Prostate Cancer NZ—you're an inspiration!
$566
Chemical Solutions
Awesome cause Tom, good luck with all the training and main event. All the best from the team at Chemical Solutions.
$21
Haley Hodge
Well done, Tom! A fantastic cause and we, as your Rotary Passport club are pleased to support you!
$26.25
Juanita
Oh no, you did break something! But you'll be ok I'm sure. Great cause!
$105
Kere Mcbratney
Go hard, Tom!!
$520
Matthews Packaging & Hygiene
Great work Tom! A very worthy cause and one close to my heart 👏🏼
$26
