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Seth is 2/3 of his way through NCEA Level 2 year at Tauranga
A massive shout-out to all of our Amped4Life supporters in
September 2020. We trust you are well and hope you are thriving during
these unprecedented and often disruptive times. Spring is finally here! A
pretty mild winter in reality, Chrismas is fast tracking quickly. Lots of great
news.
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Boys College for Year 12. He has been navigating the
challenges of online learning and playing catch up to gain his
Level 2 credits. His 17th birthday is just around the corner and
he is doing well. Seth has taken a keen interest in volleyball
and has been a regular attendee in the Seniors School Team at
Tauranga Boys College. I am also dropping him off at Papamoa
College 3 days a week for volleyball at 6:30am. He is keen
and enthusiastic so will support him in this positive activity.
Ella is well through her Yr. 11 at Bethlehem College with
her NCEA Level 1 exams coming up in November. Ella has
been regularly involved with Bethlehem Baptist youth on
a Wednesday and Oxygen youth group at Tauranga ELIM
on a Friday. She also practiced for months to participate
and compete in a National dance competition held at
Baycourt where the BC school team won in their chosen
category. She really lights up and comes alive when she
gets on the stage. Ella also is keen to join a Hip-hop group
which BC students have pioneered. They are hoping to
enter competitions throughout 2021. Ella will be turning
16 in December. Our youngest is quickly growing up.
Karen has been loving her time at Grace Hospital working as a
health care assistant for nearly a year now. Her tasks are diverse
and she gets to assist in various parts of a patient’s stay while
at Grace. Her roles include pre-ordering stock, preparing the
rooms for new patients and many other regular duties. Always
appreciate your continued support and help at home and
when Im away doing Amped4Life business. You rock honey!
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Amped4Life continues to reach out to High Schools and
community groups throughout the country. For more than 18 years, we
have supported Schools, Industry and
happening..
community to deal with substance use and addiction problems.

Amped4Life desires to sow life, build resilience and create a healthy

sense of self-esteem with our rangatahi (youth) and challenge them to
aspire for greatness in all aspects of life. Amped4Life delivers a message
that realistically and graphically communicates the risks of Drug &
Alcohol use and abuse.

18 years ago, Karen and I had a dream of supporting communities and

young people in make better choices. My twin brother Mike and our
wives sat down and reflected on how I could use my past and my
addictions as a learning objective to assist others ensnared by similar
things. Amped4Life was pioneered in September 2002 as a result of a
seed that was planted.

18 Years.. and still

Graham Preston founder of Bethlehem College, Mike Buckley Inter-
national Director of CBM and Craig Wormald, [friend and mentor]

have championed and cheered me on for nearly 20 years impacting
the lives of up to 20,000 people a year right across New Zealand
schools and communities, offering real answers to substance abuse
and addiction.

going strong Thank you Team, and also to my beautiful wife, for continuing to
believe in me and the vision and purposes of Amped4Life.

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 What’s been
Term 2 & 3
Our schedule has been Our output has been stymied by this virus outbreak in
2020. However, Amped4Life continues to find opportunities to raise awareness

happening..
and teach life skills to our rangatahi

A mixed bag of speaking engagements in schools, community agencies and other

organisations as well as following up with an onslaught of regular paperwork and
administration, fundraising and other chores that need doing. Life has been
troubling for many in our sphere of influence. As such, we continue to be a
relevant and visible expression of hope in our nation.

Auckland Schools
Amped4Life has worked with many Auckland schools and community organisations
again in 2020. Auckland is New Zealand largest demographic and as such a big
portion of our time is committed to bringing the message to this growing and
diverse population.

Tauranga Boxing Academy

Bay of Plenty Youth Development
In Term 3, Amped4Life had the privilege of being invited to Tauranga Boxing Academy – Bay of Plenty Youth
Development by Anton Van Dyk, Craig Nees, and Andre Jay. We sat and discussed how we could support this
amazing organisation which seeks to mentor and support and help create better pathways for our Rangatahi.

The TBA (Tauranga Boxing Academy) was the brainchild of local businessman Craig Nees who could see a
need for a program to empower and provide opportunities for our youth to become the best versions of
themselves by “giving kids hope”

We delivered 3 sessions over a month period as part of their pilot program, before they start recruiting
larger numbers for several courses throughout 2020 and beyond.

Thanks Team for the opportunity to come and input into these fine young men. Look forward to ongoing
opportunities with many more youth who enrol with the Academy.

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What’s been
happening..
Camp Raglan Survival Camp July 2020
Each year, I take a week outside of my schedule to support my
brother with his work with young people. Mike runs a camp at
Raglan up on the hill which is open to 7-16 year olds during the
holidays and is rented out by schools and other groups throughout
the year to utilise this wonderful facility and have it occupied as much
as possible throughout the year.
Survival camp runs for seven days and has an age catchment of 11-16
years of age. I was asked to share a message alongside my brother
Mike on the Sunday evening and then deliver 3 workshops on Drugs
& Alcohol Awareness and teaching life skills and resilience. I was also
given a group of 8 students to support and supervise for the week
which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Waimakariri District Council funded
North Canterbury Schools & Communities Initiative
A huge shout out to Natalie Paterson and the team from Waimakariri
District Council for facilitating a whirlwind trip into North Canterbury. This
endeavour was funded by a pro-active district council who desire to add
value to their local community and offer resources and solutions to
Substance abuse.
A tour was organised with 9 speaking engagements in 4 days in Christchurch.
It was a frenetic visit with lots of great feedback. COVID19 kept our numbers
at a reduced figure but many young people throughout North Canterbury were
addressed during our time there. We also spoke at Rangiora College to a Yr. 13
health class on the dangers of methamphetamine. It is a level 3 course and our
message was there to assist the student’s with their research on this topic for
their NCEA credits. Thanks Rangiora High School for getting us back again. We
delivered assemblies to Oxford Area School, two assemblies at Rangiora High
School, one assembly at Kaiapoi College, one assembly and Rangiora New Life
School, one seminar at Rangiora Comm College for some Alternative Education
students. We also addressed a group of leaders at Grace Vineyard Church in
New Brighton. They are each doing great work with many of their own
charitable initiatives operating within their own communities. We culminated
the visit in Christchurch with a Drug Awareness Seminar for parents, grandpar-
ents and community groups at the Rangiora Town Hall.
The mayor of Rangiora verbally handed Amped4Life the keys to the town and
expressed his heartfelt thanks for our work in the region with an offer to come
back again for subsequent visits in the years to come. Thanks Natalie, Dan,
Tess, and Rachel for making this worthwhile event happen. You guys rock.
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49 speaking
engagements
20 school counselling visits

26 High School Presentations 6 Men’s Groups
3 Tauranga Boxing Academy Programs 7 Faith Bible College Lectures/Seminars
1 C amp Raglan Week 2 Churches

3 Camp Raglan Workshops 1 DMS Industry Seminar

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Our supporters We are a Charitable Trust with non-Profit status and
Donee organisation status from IRD. Donations will
be acknowledged with a tax receipt.
Lion Foundation R Hayward If you have a desire to contribute to our mission to
One percent Collective K. Kirkby Trust reach teenagers with a positive message, you can
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If you would like to set up an automatic payment
Akarana Charitable Trust P. Ashby
weekly, please feel free to contact us. All donations
Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Trust R & J McQuoid
enable Amped4Life to continue to offer our life
Clyde Graham Trust J & J Hambling
B & H Waldergrave Eves Realty Group
giving message. Or, you can contact me directly at
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P Gunn J Griffiths
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schedule
Schedule

Tauranga Recovery Church 25/09/2020 7:00pm-8:30pm WBOP

Camp Raglan 03/10/2020 3:00pm - 10:00am Raglan
Tai Watea LiveforMore Program 13/10/2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm WBOP
Westlake Girls’ High School (TBC) 15/10/2020 9:00am - 10:30am Auckland
IMPAC Tauranga (TBC) 19/10/2020 9:00am - 10:00am WBOP
Holy Cross School 10/11/2020 11:15am - 12:15pm Auckland
Tauranga Boys’ College 08/12/2020 8:40am - 12:30pm WBOP
(3 Assemblies)

Please note, This is frequently changing and

being updated.

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 What the “An amazing Kaupapa and Korero Pat and Amped4Life. You are a true
living inspiration and we have been privileged to hear and be a part of your

people say... 3 sessions. We wish you all the best and can’t wait to have you back.”
IBA Team- Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust

“It gives us great pleasure to endorse the work that Pat Buckley from Amped4Life has undertaken on our behalf in the IBA (Imagine, Believe,
Achieve) programme. IBA was established as a programme for at risk youth and is attached to the Tauranga Boxing Academy. Both
programmes are under the auspices of the Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust.”

“Pat has delivered three two-hour presentations to the IBA students, and each time has cleverly referred to his own life experiences to
provide life lessons to the boys. His messages about drug and alcohol use are clear, important, and always well delivered.”

The presentations are a mix of great story telling, brilliant support slides, and homilies that are credible, interesting and valuable. The
stories come from his own life experiences, which make them all the more authentic. A valuable and valued experience.
Nga mihi,
Paora Howe (Kaitohutohu/Advisor) & Andre Jay (Facilitator IBA)

“I would like to thank Pat Buckley from Amped4Life for coming to Rangiora New Life School and talking to our Year 9 and 10 students this
week. He was able to connect with our students in a way that was honest and real.

Pat has a passion to educate about not only the dangers, but how to deal with those things that are out there facing our youth today. He has
an inspirational message about his own life, but also challenges students to make good decisions in their own lives. Pat delivered his message
in a way that made people think about the consequences of making poor choices and kept the audience captivated.
He left the students and staff with a feeling of hope and inspiration. We cannot wait to have him back to talk to our students in the future.”
J.B. Rawls Year 10 Dean Rangiora New Life School

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 “Always there when I reach out. I took your last advice, just knowing
where to begin has afforded me so much change. Thank you so so
What the
much bro. So much.”
Jono - Student & Friend-15 years people say...
“Pat, You have been hugely influential in my life. It was after hearing you speak that I faced my past and healed
my wounds. My life, and the lives of those around me, was forever changed for the better. You are one of God’s
angels Pat! Thank you for everything that you do...”
Angela Hayden

“I am texting to say Thank you for taking the time 5 years ago to talk me through understanding and dealing with my
daughters addiction, she is in recovery, 4 years now. So this is to acknowledge the wonderful work you do that helps so
many. Talking to Larry brought it all back and I will be forever grateful for the 2 or 3 conversations you had with me.
THANK YOU.”
Roz – BraveHearts - (Parent of meth addicted child)

“Hi Pat, I was at your talk last night in Rangiora Town Hall and just want to acknowledge what an amazing story and testimony you
share in such a troubling teenage world of drugs, alcohol and social media. You are such a ray of hope and light and I am so grateful to
you and your cause.
I know there are parents in our community who need to hear your message and I feel the urge to connect with as many as I can, to help
them understand the huge impact of drugs and alcohol on our Tamariki. Please keep doing what you do, it will help so many Who need
to hear the truth. Feeling grateful to you”
Parent-Rangiora

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 Well folks,
that is about all our news for now. We will
communicate with you all before the end of
2020.

Have a great Term, Take Care and Stay Safe.

- Pat
Pat Buckley
“When you arise in the morning, think of
Founder & Educator
what a precious privelege it is to be alive - to
breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
PO Box 15348, Tauranga, 3144
— Marcus Aurelius
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