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Andrew Robinson
1  year  Mo Bro
platinum club level 2
platinum club level 3

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Target: $6,522
raised $6,521 since 2025
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Mental health and suicide prevention

I have a dream where we live in a world where everyone has access to meaningful human connection.

Where people feel safe asking for help.
Where saying “I’m not okay” is met with compassion.
Where making friends as an adult doesn’t feel impossible.

That’s why I started Tough Yarns... a social project where I ask strangers to do difficult things with me to inspire connection and start meaningful conversations. Right now, that means jumping in a freezing lake in Queenstown. In November, it’ll mean something bigger.

I’ll be riding all 23 of New Zealand's official Great Rides, to raise $230,000 for Movember and start a movement around mental health, vulnerability, and doing the difficult thing.

We’re not doing this just to raise money.
We’re doing it to prove something far more important…
That difficult is relative, but everyone can do their difficult thing.
That meaningful connection is possible.
That everyone deserves and can get access to help and support.

This challenge is built around one big idea:
Doing difficult things, together, helps us grow.

Whether it’s a freezing lake or a month long bike ride, the goal is the same - to show that doing the difficult thing can be a bridge to real human connection. That choosing to show up, even imperfectly, is still showing up.

Tough Yarns has already reached hundreds of thousands - by inviting them into a moment of discomfort and connection. But this ride is where we take it further. This is where we turn a daily cold dip into international inspiration.

Every pedal stroke is for the people who feel like they’re struggling alone.
Every trail is for someone who hasn’t found the courage to ask for help yet.
Every connection we create is a reminder ... we don’t have to do this alone.

If this mission connects with you, I’d be honored if you’d donate, share, or even jump in (whether that’s into a cold lake or just a hard conversation).
Let’s make this ride matter… together.

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Eddie Crasborn
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Thank you for helping us out. Proud to meet someone doing such a great job.

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Donation from:
Eddie Crasborn
$100

Thank you for helping us out. Proud to meet someone doing such a great job.

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$20
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Cloud 12
$55

Well done, Andrew. Riding all 23 Great Rides in just one month is incredible and for a fantastic charity.

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Cloud 12
$55

Well done, Andrew. Riding all 23 Great Rides in just one month is incredible and for a fantastic charity.

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Altitude Brewing
$341

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Altitude Brewing
$341

Thanks for coming in to see us!

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$50

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Central Otago Experiences Ltd
$50

Great Job! Lauder School B&B

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Donation from:
Simone Steele
$55

Was a pleasure to meet you at Lyell Saddle Hut, Old Ghost Road. What an inspirational journey.

Jason & Simone (Aust)

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Donation from:
Simone Steele
$55

Was a pleasure to meet you at Lyell Saddle Hut, Old Ghost Road. What an inspirational journey.

Jason & Simone (Aust)

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Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$100
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an anonymous supporter
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Graham Deverell
$100

Hope more people recognise the effort you have put towards a very good cause.

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Graham Deverell
$100

Hope more people recognise the effort you have put towards a very good cause.

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$20

A mystery mate has chipped in $20 to prove Movember's not over yet.

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Match Donation
$20

A mystery mate has chipped in $20 to prove Movember's not over yet.

6 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$55

You are such an inspiration. Thank you.

6 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$55

You are such an inspiration. Thank you.

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$20
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Steven te Brinke
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Kerikeri Organic
$230

From the Robinson-Thompson duo.
So good Andrew. An impossible task made to look easy. Proud of you.

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Donation from:
Kerikeri Organic
$230

From the Robinson-Thompson duo.
So good Andrew. An impossible task made to look easy. Proud of you.

6 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Myles Gibson
$200

A legend and an inspiration to many!

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Myles Gibson
$200

A legend and an inspiration to many!

6 Week(s) Ago
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Vaughn Burgess
$20

It was great meeting you Andrew on my way to work on my scooter and learning of your dedication to creating connections and cycling a huge distance in the process! Am still blown away by your achievement. Only wish I had more available $ to share.

6 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Vaughn Burgess
$20

It was great meeting you Andrew on my way to work on my scooter and learning of your dedication to creating connections and cycling a huge distance in the process! Am still blown away by your achievement. Only wish I had more available $ to share.

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an anonymous supporter
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Kyle Tranter
$20
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Kyle Tranter
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O-Studio Queenstown
$50
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O-Studio Queenstown
$50
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Donation from:
Mike Cottam
$230

Epic achievement my bro. So proud of you and your inspiration for us all to reach out. Do something difficult and find a way forward.

6 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mike Cottam
$230

Epic achievement my bro. So proud of you and your inspiration for us all to reach out. Do something difficult and find a way forward.

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an anonymous supporter
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