Frank Hilton Organisation aims to raise $300,000 through virtual wheelbarrow race this year

For the first time in four years, the Frank Hilton Organisation will be hosting its Wheelbarrow Race virtually aiming to raise $300,000 for its operation.

A person or team of 8 people that want to be part of the race will have to download an app named “Amazing Wheelbarrow Race” and register.

CEO, Sureni Perara says teams or a person participating will have to complete a 480km race around Viti Levu in 8 days and raise $4,800.

She says each day a team or person participating will have to complete 60km race and raise $600.

However, Perara says the winner will be the person or team that collects the most “Bara Buks” which is the extra funds apart from $4,800.

She says the beauty of the game is that it doesn’t limit the number of participants and anyone from anywhere in the world can participate.

The CEO says 30% of their funds come from fundraising and they receive 70% of the funds which is $850,000 from the government.

She has confirmed there is a reduction in the funds they receive from government this year due to COVID-19 but they have not compromised any of their services. Perara says the funds raised will be directed to the operations of the Hilton Home and Hilton Outpatients Division.

She says some teams that have confirmed they will be taking part is Vodafone, TFL and Harcourts.

The race starts on the 4th of December and ends on the 11th.