Halberg Trust
 New Zealand  |  Disability

The Halberg Trust will honour sporting excellence and link people with a disability to sport and active leisure.

Sir Murray Halberg launched the Halberg Trust (originally called the Murray Halberg Trust for Crippled Children) in 1963 after attending a fundraising function in Toronto. The luncheon had been staged to raise money for disabled children so they could achieve their sporting potential. Sir Murray, guest speaker at the event, was so impressed by the concept that he approached his employers to see if they would back a similar event in New Zealand. The response was a definite “yes” and the rest is history. While the Trust’s name may have changed, it remains committed to recognising sporting excellence through the Westpac Halberg Awards along with assisting young people with a disability participate in sport and active leisure.

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