Give the Money and Run

More than 60 teams took part in the Radio Gisborneorganised Commonwealth Games' fund-raising relay. Entrants started at Te Karaka and finished at Kelvin Park, in the city. Everyone enjoyed the participation and it is expected that more than $2000 will be raised when all the money from the sponsors is collected.

The first entrants get away to a flying start from the Rangatira Tavern at Te Karaka.

Harrier Graham Thomas gives the runners a few pointers prior to the start.

Ken Spence fires the shot to start the relay.

Bob Samson gives piper Dave Smith moral support as they prepare the runners to the sound of music!

Ready for the relay are, from left, Bryan Higgins, Riki Moeau, Gordon Repere and Bob Nalder, of the Gisborne Intermediate School

John Burns, I.H.C. administrator, ran the whole distance himself, for sponsorships totalling more than $160

After a good start, the runners spread out along the road and ran...

And Ran ...

And Ran (?} ...

And Ran ...

Even Past the 'Hika, believe it or not! And in that heat, too

The Commonwealth Games executive secretary passed on the message, from Games Organiser Ron Scott, to Mayor Harry Barker, at the end of the run

Also up from Christchurch to take part in the relay was Games Market Promoter George Aker

The A.N.Z. Bank team ran for a total sponsorship of $200. From left, the team is Peter Sharland, Ross Cockburn, Gwyn Owen, Paddy Sayers and Sally Lawton

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 222 : November 29, 1972

Give the Money and Run