ABOUT
PADDON’S PROJECT

The Paddon’s Project is an initiative from Hayden Paddon to give back to the local communities we visit on our New Zealand Rally campaign. Sport is a channel for positivity and the Hyundai New Zealand Rally team look forward to bringing a little happiness to each region beyond just the rally stages.

We want to identify a good kiwi or family in each region and provide them with appreciation for their efforts.

This may include charitable work, supporting local or someone who has been through hardship and needs a boost.

Successful recipient will receive:

$2000 Cash
Full PRG Merchandise Pack
Three pack of Paddons Paddock Wine
Bars Bugs ‘Everything Bundle’
$500 Mitre 10 Voucher
$500 Repco Voucher

Jon Sharpe - Canterbury

Kelly and Jon Sharpe are a true reflection of great kiwis. Kelly’s son
Lachie, was unfortunately diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer in Janaury
2012.

Through an emotional 18 months, Lachie would spend the next 18 months
fighting the cancer. Beginning his first year of school in July 2013, Lachie had
finished his treatmant.

Fast forward 7 years to 2019 and a routine check-up and blood test would
reveal the worst. Lachie’s cancer had returned.

By late March borders had closed. New Zealand was in lockdown and travel
was impossible. Despite a valiant fight, Lachie died on June 30th 2020.

Following Lachies unfortunate passing, Kelly and new husband Jon setup
a foundation in memory of the well loved youngster. ‘Lachies Laces’ is
a charity setup to support families battling the same devastating
issues.

We invited Kelly and Jon to Ashley Forest Rallysprint to take Jon
for a wild ride in the Hyundai Kona EV.

Tommy Maihi-Reid - Whangarei

14 year old, Tommy, was a victim of cancer. Having been diagnosed with
a brain tumour, he battled through 6 months of chemotherapy and numerous
tests.

Now recovering to 100%, Tommi is a passionate car-lover. So following
Hyundai NZ Rally’s win at the 2022 Rally Whangarei. Hayden drove
the rally winning Hyundai i20 AP4 to Tommys house on the
outskirts of Whangarei.

Greeted by Tommys large family of siblings, Hayden offered
Tommy a ride down the backroads of Whangarei in the
rallycar. Upon return, Tommy was excited and as a shy
young man, was beaming from ear to ear.

Hayden then handed Tommy his prizepack including a
Bars Bugs cleaning kit, Mitre 10 Trade voucher and an
exclusive Hyundai NZ Rally merchandise pack.