A Cause Close to His Heart

On the 20th anniversary of the Sky Tower Firefighter Challenge in May, Suzuki’s National Sales Manager, Aaron Wales geared up for an incredible challenge.

He raced up the country’s tallest tower in full firefighting kit to raise vital funds and awareness for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ). As a dedicated Suzuki team member, Aaron used the company’s longstanding sponsorship of LBCNZ to make a real difference.

Aaron didn’t think twice about joining the challenge after seeing the incredible work LBCNZ does. In 2022, his mentor — someone he has looked up to since he was a teenager — was diagnosed with cancer. Raising money for the LBCNZ Foundation was Aaron’s way of saying thank you for all the guidance and support he’s been shown over the years.

At first Aaron aimed to raise $5,000, but he smashed that goal and collected a whopping $5,593! This money will help LBCNZ support patients and families dealing with blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

After an awesome climb, Aaron reach the top of the Sky Tower in just 15 minutes and 19 seconds! He was thrilled with his achievement and is super proud to have made a real difference in the fight against blood cancer.

You too could support this fantastic cause and fund real support and life-changing research for Kiwis living with blood cancer.

Follow this link to find out more on how to donate - leukaemia.org.nz/get-involved/ways-to-donate