ASB Good as Gold: Ben Prince-Saxon

This week’s ASB Good as Gold recipient is Ben Prince-Saxon. Ben has Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic condition. In 2023, he began taking the pharmacy-funded drug Trikafta, and in 2024, he set an ambitious goal to run 12 marathons in 12 months to raise $25,000 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand. Through social media, speaking events, and interviews, he has been spreading awareness about CF while bringing people together to run alongside him in his marathons. Those who meet him describe him as humble, kind, thoughtful, and motivating. Before running his twelfth marathon, Ben had already raised $17,000 towards his goal. Running with lowered lung capacity, Ben’s efforts are nothing short of inspirational. Ben’s incredible journey is a testament to his strength and commitment to giving back to the community. ASB is honoured to recognise Ben’s extraordinary efforts with $10,000 as this week’s ASB Good as Gold recipient. - Due to the immense volume of comments 1News videos attract, we've made the decision to hold all comments for review, and in some cases, turn them off entirely. 1News is a media outlet based in New Zealand, and could potentially be liable for any comments that defame others or breach New Zealand law. Our content receives thousands of comments each day, and we lack the capacity to moderate that volume without holding comments for review. This decision ensures that our platform remains a safe and compliant space for all viewers. We appreciate your understanding and continued support. - For the latest news from Aotearoa and overseas: https://www.1News.co.nz | Stream more news and current affairs, consumer reports, and in-depth stories: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/news This is the official channel of TVNZ's 1News, where we deliver the latest news, in-depth journalism and expert analysis from reporters you can trust. - Join the 1News team on TVNZ+ and stream the latest news from Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.