Dan Carter

The goal is “Raise as much money as possible for the poorest children in the Pacific”as explained by NZ, as we can read in Rojberama. “When I finished my career ...

He will be alone in this challenge but some of the big names in rugby will support him: On site, Luke McAlister, Grant Fox and Leon McDonald will spend a few minutes at the start of ‘Kickathon’. Then, to help me while New Zealand is asleep, some friends in Europe will take over: Live, I’ll call Vin Russell in Paris , Romain Ntamak in Toulouse, Johnny Sexton in Dublin, Ronan O’Jara in La Rochelle or Marcus Smith in London; They will also take a few shots on goal. He’ll kick his kicks From the 22-yard line in front of the rolls. The goal is “Raise as much money as possible for the poorest children in the Pacific”as explained by NZ, as we can read in Rojberama. “When I finished my career, what I missed most was the ability to test my limits. There, I have the perfect opportunity to see what I still have in my stomach.” Kickathon. This is the name of the amazing challenge that Dan Carter is launching in partnership with UNICEF. Former Glory of All Blacks is launching the first edition of this challenge to help poor children in the Pacific region.

Carter is aiming to kick 1598 goals over the next 24 hours to raise money for kids in need in the Pacific.

Carter is teaming up with UNICEF for the event, raising funds for their work in providing disaster-resilient clean water and sanitation to children and communities in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati. Carter did a trial run earlier in the week and picked up a couple of injuries, so had come up with a plan to reduce the chance of hurting himself throughout the Kickathon. Dan Carter was feeling a bit nervous ahead of his goal kicking marathon to raise money to provide clean water and sanitation for kids in the Pacific.

All Blacks legend Dan Carter is underway with his 24 hour kicking challenge in partnership with UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand. The 40-year-old is taking on ...

UNICEF is working in some of the most remote and challenging areas to deliver clean water and sanitation to 134,000 children in Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. “Rugby legend and UNICEF Aotearoa Ambassador Dan Carter has launched the DC10 Fund, in partnership with UNICEF. On 7th–8th April Dan will be returning to Eden Park to kick for 24-hours straight, to raise money for UNICEF’s work to provide essential clean water and sanitation for children in the Pacific. He has also raised over $40,000.

WATCH LIVE: Dan Carter is on track at Eden Park to surpass his target of kicking 1598 goals in 24 hours. By 5am on Friday, the All Black great had ...

The partnership will see Unicef deliver water and sanitation to 134,000 children in Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. It's a pretty dark place at the moment." "I don't know what the hell I've signed myself up for to be honest.

Dan Carter is on track at Eden Park to surpass his goal of 1598 goals in 24 hours. As of 5 a.m. on Friday, the All Black great had successfully kicked 800 goals ...

Clad in a beanie and sweatshirt, Carter still had a cold morning on his face—and was supported by a small band of enthusiastic supporters and music. As of 5 a.m. on Friday, the All Black great had successfully kicked 800 goals in 10 hours in his challenge at Eden Park. He missed just 19 attempts for a 98 percent success rate. Dan Carter is on track at Eden Park to surpass his goal of 1598 goals in 24 hours.

All Black and Crusaders legend Dan Carter attempts a 24-hour kickathon in an effort to raise funds for children across New Zealand and the Pacific.

The legendary All Black is attempting to slot 1598 goals in the span of 24 hours.

"So when it does get tough and there's that little guy inside your head, saying, 'Just go to sleep or give up', I'm able to think about the impact I'm having on kids over in the Pacific. "I'm usually in bed by 9'o'clock - with young kids that wake up at 5 or 6'o'clock in the morning you gotta go to bed early," Carter said. But having friends come at different times has really helped me through it."

This time yesterday, Dan Carter was telling about his training build-up for his record attempt for goalkicking for UNICEF. Over 24 hours, he is aiming for.

All Blacks legend and UNICEF Aotearoa Ambassador Dan Carter is currently undertaking his inaugural DC10 fundraising event, where he is attempting to kick ...

SENZ is providing live covarge of the event, and supporters nationwide and around the world can support the DC10 Fund by donating through the link below. The kickathon signals the launch of the DC10 Fund, which is a dedicated fundraising platform in partnership with UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand to provide children across Aotearoa and the Pacific with clean water and sanitation. All Blacks legend and UNICEF Aotearoa Ambassador Dan Carter is currently undertaking his inaugural DC10 fundraising event, where he is attempting to kick 1598 goals in 24 hours.

A “sleep deprived” Dan Carter wasn't sure whether Breakfast sports reporter Zion Dayal was offering him kicking tips.

Dayal then proceeded to hit the upright and then hook one badly in his three televised kicks. After Breakfast crossed out to Eden Park on Friday morning, Dayal was heard telling Carter to keep his head down and "follow through" when kicking.

The 44-year-old quarterback said he'd send Carter some of his branded electrolytes.

America’s Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, as well as former All Blacks Ali Williams and Doug Howlett, were among local sports stars to pop down to Eden Park to support Carter. David Beckham and a host of rugby stars including Bryan Habana also left video messages. The seven-time Super Bowl champion sent a video message in support of the All Blacks great, as he battled through the gruelling feat at Eden Park.

From chicken soup in the changing rooms at 2am, to shivering his way through a cold morning, 1News was there to get a special behind-the-scenes look at Dan ...

Carter has raised over $265,000 as of 5pm on Friday with the All Blacks great set to finish the feat at 7pm. Carter said the chicken and vegetable soup was part of a plan to eat simple foods as his body tried to shut down in the early hours of the morning. The All Blacks great is raising money for clean water and sanitation for children in the Pacific but he did it tough in the early hours as the temperature dropped and the appearances from his celebrity friends understandably stopped.

Under floodlights at Eden Park in Auckland and with aching quad muscles, Dan Carter has achieved his aim of kicking 1598 goals – the number he scored during ...

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Each kick represents a point he scored during his record-breaking international test career.

All Black and Crusaders legend Dan Carter has just completed a 24-hour kickathon in an effort to raise funds for children across New Zealand and the ...

People have donated $328,000, which is going to Unicef to provide clean water in the Pacific Islands. "It's been such a long journey, seriously," Carter said, thanking all the people behind the scenes who supported him. Carter knocked 1598 kicks between the posts in a period of 24 hours - matching the total number of points the first-five notched in his All Black career.