Running NZ Barefoot & Barechested

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Running NZ Barefoot & Barechested

Project 2012-10-12 00:51:58 +1300

Hello!


My name's Dejay Davison. I'm 17 years young and I'm passionately and resolutely training towards running the entire length of NZ barefoot and bare-chested! Including detours through Arthur's Pass and Milford Sound. I hope to embark on the journey January 1st, 2013 and have it last 100 days. I don't want it to be titled as an 'feat of physical prowess', more so an adventure. I dream to inspire, illuminate and most importantly illustrate the beauty of adventure, physicality, nature and freedom through film, public speaking and journalism! Pollinate this perception and plant that seed of wonder, appreciation and adventure in all ages! That is my absolute dream, my burning desire, my purpose in life. I've just been down to Queenstown doing promotions and stunts with 'NZski' and the 'Minus 5 Ice Bar' obtaining content, association and publicity. Exemplifying my body's trainable tolerance against cold I had my 30 minute interview with Otago's 'Southland Times' in the Antarctic themed 'Ice Bar', which sat at -8 degrees; I had melted the ice chair slightly and was warmer than the people outside! I also had an interview with MoreFM explaining the scientific aspects of it all! The pledged money would go towards equipment for the run as I am hoping to spend as much time 'in the wild' as possible!



My agent has kindly got me in touch with journalists, filmmakers, reporters, event managers and photographers so i'm at the stage of advertising the feat for sponsorship and publicity to reach out and inspire as many people as possible! 


                               


I strongly believe that being a teenager will allow me to inspire and induce the teen's of New Zealand and the world to appreciate life and nature! I will be taking pens, paper on the run to journalize the journey on a deep, creative and intellectual level while also capturing as much of it on camera and film. There will also be outside crews in certain parts capturing the experience from an outside perspective. I would love the element and experiences of the adventure to be portrayed and illustrated beautifully and powerfully in film and writing to really inspire and plant that seed! There's still a few logistics to get sorted in terms of publicity and sponsorship but I'm well on my way. The route's finally done! Failure cannot cope with persistence right?! This is of course, a journey of inner exploration - but communicating my learnings and my experience is just as important. I really feel in our modern times we are overlooking the true significance of looking after our bodies - they're the only place we've got to live! I am also a strong believer in humanity's innate connection with nature; the very indefinable, ingenious 'artist' behind our very existence, I think it has a lot to teach us physiologically and psychologically! I have obtained a TEDxYouth license to host a Youth orientated conference/event with the purposes of inspiring and inducing deeper thought and understanding. TED is a non-profit organization dedicated to 'ideas worth spreading'. 


I have always been a runner, for recreation over competition, for exploration over fitness. Sometimes topping 100k a week and invigorated at the sight of a mountain's solitude. This is my dream, this is my burning, torturous desire and passion to show the world that nature has much beauty, and much to teach! I full-heartedly appreciate any contributions in any form! 


"Look deeper into nature, and you will understand everything better"

- Albert Einstein 

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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

30/11/2012 at 11:39 PM

Guys and girls, I want to thank you from the deepest crevasses of my being for taking time, money and thought out of your lives and offering me a part of you. Without your help this adventure wouldn't be possible; it has fueled my motivation and my strength and I thank you all tremendously for this opportunity. 
Exactly one month until I embark... it seems surreal. 
I've started seriously ticking off the equipment list (left a bit late I know!) but now I can really get to work with the finishing touches of what needs to be bought and done.
I would love to arrange any Pledgeme promises with the pledgers; contact me at:

Thank you again, I promise, promise, promise, PROMISE I will not let you down. 
I believe that a POV film in a country like this, with passion like this, with a TED talk like that, WITH A COUNTRY LIKE THIS.... that I can plant the seed and continue to find my path on this introspective journey. 

Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It’s ordinary to love the beautiful, but it’s beautiful to love the ordinary.


Approaching Sponsorship !

07/11/2012 at 2:07 AM

Just been back in Queenstown finishing through the final logistics of the run; getting a sponsorship inquiry folio and also making up some posters to advertise the feat and my Pledgeme! 

Time explore what is possible and get as much contribution as possible!

((Passion x Talent) + Association + Action) + Faith = Success! 

Route Complete!

07/11/2012 at 2:09 AM

The route is completely finished! 


It's very... VERY 'bushy' and challenging which is absolutely wonderful - that's what New Zealand all about right?! 
Starting at Bluff, straying left the moment I reach Invercargill towards Fiorland, through some of the most scenic and renowned tracks of not just New Zealand, but the world! 
I'm having some issues with uploading a photo of the planned route to this Pledgeme but I will try and get a URL or photo up shortly!

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    01/12/2012 at 2:38pm
    Chato Wartnaby
    30/11/2012 at 8:29am
    William
    30/11/2012 at 12:50am
    Mat Pinzone
    28/11/2012 at 11:58pm
    Scott Townsend
    25/11/2012 at 10:12pm
    Alexandra
    22/11/2012 at 7:57pm
    Anonymous pledger
    19/11/2012 at 11:07pm
    Lydia O'Dowd
    07/11/2012 at 2:32pm
    Brody Radford
    05/11/2012 at 10:32am
    Cecelia Enright
    30/10/2012 at 9:42pm
    Anonymous pledger
    26/10/2012 at 2:08pm
    Dejay Davison
    26/10/2012 at 2:06pm
    Kaila Colbin
    23/10/2012 at 6:24pm
    Jennifer Gebbie
    22/10/2012 at 1:25pm
    Anonymous pledger
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    Anonymous pledger
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    Anonymous pledger
    22/10/2012 at 12:42am

    Running NZ Barefoot & Barechested

    Project 2012-10-12 00:51:58 +1300

    Hello!


    My name's Dejay Davison. I'm 17 years young and I'm passionately and resolutely training towards running the entire length of NZ barefoot and bare-chested! Including detours through Arthur's Pass and Milford Sound. I hope to embark on the journey January 1st, 2013 and have it last 100 days. I don't want it to be titled as an 'feat of physical prowess', more so an adventure. I dream to inspire, illuminate and most importantly illustrate the beauty of adventure, physicality, nature and freedom through film, public speaking and journalism! Pollinate this perception and plant that seed of wonder, appreciation and adventure in all ages! That is my absolute dream, my burning desire, my purpose in life. I've just been down to Queenstown doing promotions and stunts with 'NZski' and the 'Minus 5 Ice Bar' obtaining content, association and publicity. Exemplifying my body's trainable tolerance against cold I had my 30 minute interview with Otago's 'Southland Times' in the Antarctic themed 'Ice Bar', which sat at -8 degrees; I had melted the ice chair slightly and was warmer than the people outside! I also had an interview with MoreFM explaining the scientific aspects of it all! The pledged money would go towards equipment for the run as I am hoping to spend as much time 'in the wild' as possible!



    My agent has kindly got me in touch with journalists, filmmakers, reporters, event managers and photographers so i'm at the stage of advertising the feat for sponsorship and publicity to reach out and inspire as many people as possible! 


                                   


    I strongly believe that being a teenager will allow me to inspire and induce the teen's of New Zealand and the world to appreciate life and nature! I will be taking pens, paper on the run to journalize the journey on a deep, creative and intellectual level while also capturing as much of it on camera and film. There will also be outside crews in certain parts capturing the experience from an outside perspective. I would love the element and experiences of the adventure to be portrayed and illustrated beautifully and powerfully in film and writing to really inspire and plant that seed! There's still a few logistics to get sorted in terms of publicity and sponsorship but I'm well on my way. The route's finally done! Failure cannot cope with persistence right?! This is of course, a journey of inner exploration - but communicating my learnings and my experience is just as important. I really feel in our modern times we are overlooking the true significance of looking after our bodies - they're the only place we've got to live! I am also a strong believer in humanity's innate connection with nature; the very indefinable, ingenious 'artist' behind our very existence, I think it has a lot to teach us physiologically and psychologically! I have obtained a TEDxYouth license to host a Youth orientated conference/event with the purposes of inspiring and inducing deeper thought and understanding. TED is a non-profit organization dedicated to 'ideas worth spreading'. 


    I have always been a runner, for recreation over competition, for exploration over fitness. Sometimes topping 100k a week and invigorated at the sight of a mountain's solitude. This is my dream, this is my burning, torturous desire and passion to show the world that nature has much beauty, and much to teach! I full-heartedly appreciate any contributions in any form! 


    "Look deeper into nature, and you will understand everything better"

    - Albert Einstein 

    Comments

    Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

    30/11/2012 at 11:39 PM

    Guys and girls, I want to thank you from the deepest crevasses of my being for taking time, money and thought out of your lives and offering me a part of you. Without your help this adventure wouldn't be possible; it has fueled my motivation and my strength and I thank you all tremendously for this opportunity. 
    Exactly one month until I embark... it seems surreal. 
    I've started seriously ticking off the equipment list (left a bit late I know!) but now I can really get to work with the finishing touches of what needs to be bought and done.
    I would love to arrange any Pledgeme promises with the pledgers; contact me at:

    Thank you again, I promise, promise, promise, PROMISE I will not let you down. 
    I believe that a POV film in a country like this, with passion like this, with a TED talk like that, WITH A COUNTRY LIKE THIS.... that I can plant the seed and continue to find my path on this introspective journey. 

    Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It’s ordinary to love the beautiful, but it’s beautiful to love the ordinary.


    Approaching Sponsorship !

    07/11/2012 at 2:07 AM

    Just been back in Queenstown finishing through the final logistics of the run; getting a sponsorship inquiry folio and also making up some posters to advertise the feat and my Pledgeme! 

    Time explore what is possible and get as much contribution as possible!

    ((Passion x Talent) + Association + Action) + Faith = Success! 

    Route Complete!

    07/11/2012 at 2:09 AM

    The route is completely finished! 


    It's very... VERY 'bushy' and challenging which is absolutely wonderful - that's what New Zealand all about right?! 
    Starting at Bluff, straying left the moment I reach Invercargill towards Fiorland, through some of the most scenic and renowned tracks of not just New Zealand, but the world! 
    I'm having some issues with uploading a photo of the planned route to this Pledgeme but I will try and get a URL or photo up shortly!
      PohutukawaGallery
      01/12/2012 at 2:38pm
      Chato Wartnaby
      30/11/2012 at 8:29am
      William
      30/11/2012 at 12:50am
      Mat Pinzone
      28/11/2012 at 11:58pm
      Scott Townsend
      25/11/2012 at 10:12pm
      Alexandra
      22/11/2012 at 7:57pm
      Anonymous pledger
      19/11/2012 at 11:07pm
      Lydia O'Dowd
      07/11/2012 at 2:32pm
      Brody Radford
      05/11/2012 at 10:32am
      Cecelia Enright
      30/10/2012 at 9:42pm
      Anonymous pledger
      26/10/2012 at 2:08pm
      Dejay Davison
      26/10/2012 at 2:06pm
      Kaila Colbin
      23/10/2012 at 6:24pm
      Jennifer Gebbie
      22/10/2012 at 1:25pm
      Anonymous pledger
      22/10/2012 at 12:26pm
      Anonymous pledger
      22/10/2012 at 9:11am
      Anonymous pledger
      22/10/2012 at 12:42am
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 01/12/2012 at 2:38 PM.