617 reasons to Keep Going

$4,100 of $6,180 goal
Given by 56 generous donors in around 9 months

617km in gumboots for 617 lost lives.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Last year 617 New Zealanders sadly took their own lives😢. Gumboot Friday is a charity that is very close to my own heart as a couple years ago I was myself in a dark place. But like with this walk one step at a time! One day at a time is all you need to do in those dark moments as things are never the same forever and tomorrow is always a new day. So to help raise awareness and money for I am Hope Gumboot Friday. I will be walking 617 km for the 617 lives lost last year in my gumboots over a 21 day period this October and finishing up Friday 7th November ( Gumboot Friday). Daily average walk will be around 30km each day. If you can please spare even one dollar to donate as it all adds up and is very much appreciated. Cheers Kurt 🤙

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617km Done ✅   7 November 2025

Today clicked over my 617km gumboot walk. To all you who donated towards this amazing charity I say thank you so much!!! Today I finished my last 20km walk with the kids from Tahatai School. What an amazing way to finish up. Again thank you all so very much ❤️. Cheers Kurt

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Tahatai Coast School
Tahatai Coast School on 07 Nov 2025
Loved having you at school walking around the bike track with the children
$1,000
Paul
Paul on 05 Nov 2025
Awesome work Kurt. Nearly there.
$50
Niche Design Co
Niche Design Co on 04 Nov 2025
Amazing work you are doing Kurt! You should be so proud.
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Jeannine
Jeannine on 04 Nov 2025
Amazing effort for a great cause and Tahatai will look forward to seeing you on Friday!!
$50
Thomson Butcher cash donations
Thomson Butcher cash donations on 26 Oct 2025
$110

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This campaign started on 13 Feb 2025 and ended on 8 Nov 2025.