Supporting our Community

Boathouse Events understands the importance of supporting the community. As a free community event the Gallagher Great Race provides the community with an opportunity to have a free day out.

The team at Boathouse extends this community spirit by also supporting a number of charities, groups, clubs and individuals.

Official Charities

• 2010 Parent to Parent - 100% of the Fun Run & Walk
• 2009 Waikato Hospice - 100% of the Fun Run & Walk
• 2008 Waikato Hospice - 100% of the Fun Run & Walk
• 2007 KidsCan silent auction at the King St Great Race Ball

Clubs

Donation made to clubs who supply a group of people for general event staff duties. If your club or group is interested in becoming involved in the Gallagher Great Race click here.

• Donation made to clubs who supply a group of people for general event staff duties
• Donation to the club coordinating the Million Meter Row
• Donations to Waikato Rowing Club, Hamilton Hawks Club, Celebrating Age Society, Hamilton Club, Waikato Sport Fishing Club for facility hire
• Hamilton Rowing Club through the Corporate Rowing event; they are able to charge groups for row coaching and the mini regatta

Individuals Supported

• $500 to Shaun Kirkham to compete at the 2009 Junior World Champs in France.
• $1,600 to the NZ Universities, for two athletes to compete at the 2008 World Uni Games; Daniel Murtagh and Sarah Alexander.
• $6,000 to the NZ Universities Four who competed at the 2007 World Uni Games; Mark Troup-Paul, Scott Lisington, Daniel Murtagh and Liam O'Halleron.

If you are keen to join the Gallagher Great Race Event Crew click here