Chris Casserley and Geoff Cavell have signed up to beat the s*** out of each other come November. However any aggression between these two begins and ends there! The best of mates, these two are both big men with even bigger hearts. The loveliest of guys, both of them have lived through the toughest of times but they talk about their experiences with humour and humility. Both of them have faced challenges in their private and public lives that are staggering. Geoff lost his business in the earthquakes, twice; and Chris lost his in a devastating fire.
Getting them to talk was easy, they could probably talk for hours about their dreams and ambitions. They are passionate about the hospitality industry, and deeply involved in every aspect of it. They love the people, the stories and the sense of community they are able to build while doing something that they love.
Funny enough, the Fight for Christchurch is a chance for these two to find some balance in their lives, to get some exercise, lose some weight and to refocus on what is important. Chris and Geoff are both training 5-6 days a week, no slacking about!
However getting fit is only a part of their motivation. Both of them are absolutely passionate about raising funds for Cure Kids. Their Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BEHAG) is to raise an eye-watering $100,000 for cure kids, yes that is not a typo, they fully plan to raise One Hundred Thousand Dollars for Cure Kids.
If you pop over to Facebook and like their page, Battle of the Century, you will be able to keep up with their fundraising plans. They are planning a masquerade ball at the Grand Cafe on 11 October and a music gig at Winnie Bagoes on 7 November. Other events including a massive auction are also planned for 15 November.
Chris and Geoff are excited about giving back and they are fully committed to this adventure. You can help them reach their BEHAG by clicking on their givealittle page to make a donation. The gala event that is Fight for Christchurch is really not to be missed, don't forget to get your tickets here and support these two big hearted men.
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