Zombie Walk determined to return Oct 20th
The third annual Rotorua Zombie Walk, this year sponsored in part by Auckland Horror Theme Park Spookers, takes to the streets this Labour Weekend Saturday October 20th 2012 despite calls to cancel the event.
Following from the success of the previous events, this year’s gathering of costume clad ‘zombies’ promises to be larger than ever before. With registration headquarters being situated in the centre of the Lakefront Craft Market, participants are in a prime location to wow the crowds with their unique stylings and zombie-like behaviour.
However, with the recipient of funds for the event being Rotorua’s local Brain Injury organisation, event organiser Layla Robinson reports that she has once again received complaints from anonymous members of the public asking to cancel the walk.
"In our first year we suffered a lot of opposition to the association between the event, and the organisation I’d decided to donate the proceeds to. However, we went ahead and held a successful, family friendly event that raised thousands of dollars for people in need and we will do so again in 2012."
Ms Robinson claims that any ‘self-respecting zombie fan’ knows that ‘zombies eat brains’ and the tagline for this event is "giving back to brains".
"How people can compare those with brain injury to imaginary reanimated corpses who eat human flesh is beyond me," Ms Robinson said. "Luckily most of the people I’ve spoken to support this event, including my old school buddy Janine Bolton whose daughter Daryl-Ann sustained a brain injury at birth. Our supporters can rest assured, the show will go on."
Craft Market organiser Liz Davies is excited to host the zombie walk amongst her regular stall holders this year, as well as local business owners Colin and Norma Craig from the Lakeside Cafe who look forward to seeing the Thriller dance performed by zombies on the day.
Registration for the Zombie Walk is open from 10am to 12noon on October 20th outside the Soundshell stage. The walk will depart at 12:30pm and will return by 2pm where participants will perform the Michael Jackson Thriller dance for onlookers in front of the Lakeside Cafe with Mokoia Island and Lake Rotorua as a backdrop.
Registration is $5 per person and proceeds from the event will be donated to Brain Injury Rotorua as has been the case since 2010. The organisation uses the funds toward ongoing costs of education and support for survivors of brain injury and their families.
Event organiser Layla Robinson hopes to double the amount she has raised in previous years. "I’ve set a goal of $4,000 to be raised not only from the walk, but also from a Halloween Party I’m organising featuring New Zealand rock band Devilskin which will be held at The Shed on October 27th."
If you are interested in ‘giving back to brains’ this year, find out more about the Zombie Walk, by visiting the official website: www.zombiewalk.co.nz or becoming a fan on Facebook: facebook.com/RotoruaZombieWalk.
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