Over two weeks, students in the International Baccalaureate course organised a series of colour runs to raise funds for BrAshA-T, a charity that aims to find a cure for a rare genetic condition known as Ataxia Telangiectasia.

"After COVID [cancelled] many events, especially sporting events, we wanted to do a colour run as a fun way to get back outside and get involved," said 17-year-old organiser Holly Wilson.

Although the foundation is based in Queensland, Holly explained that the school's $3000 fundraising efforts will go towards the needs of some in the Wagga community.

Of the 20 people in all of Australia who have been diagnosed with the condition, two are siblings Zara and Charlie Millar who live near Wagga.

"I know [their parents] Carly and Jeff, and I thought this would be beneficial for them. Other causes get recognition but this one could use a bigger platform," said the 17-year-old.

The cause particularly hit home for the student, knowing that few sufferers live beyond the age of 20.

"By about 10 years old [people with this condition] are usually in a wheelchair," she said.

It took the student six months to plan the event along with five other classmates and teacher Jane Lister.

"It's remarkable that there are two people in our community who do have this rare condition," Ms Lister said.

that's why Holly and the team felt so strongly about supporting it."