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31 Days. 31 Kilometres. One Home 🏠

$1,434 of $3,000 goal
Given by 36 generous donors in 4 weeks

Doing 1km for 31 days, to bring someone home.

Wellington

On August 10th, I woke up to the news nobody wants to hear 💔 "An earthquake hit your hometown."

Immediately, I grabbed my phone to call my family, all I wanted was to hear their voice. As I was waiting on the phone line, I thought, "man, how quickly life can change"

When they finally picked up, my heart came back to my chest, but not completely, I have to admit.

Watching the videos of the neighbourhood where I grew up, collapsed buildings and people carrying their belongings, I said to myself: "Dani, it's a blessing that your family is ok, but someone else might not be in the same situation. Let's see who needs a hand around the neighbourhood" That's how I met Lilia.

Lilia is a 93-year-old grandma who, over 70 years, has raised 3 generations in the house you see in the main picture. Her home was heavily affected after the earthquake, and I believe she needs a hand.

So, what's the plan?

For 31 days, I’ll commit to doing 1 KILOMETER EVERY DAY.

How?

Running or walking or swimming (any exercise)

All funds collected will go towards rebuilding her house, and I'll do my best to share the process through my social media.

In NZ, I learned we're all connected to our motherland, and I would appreciate your help in rebuilding mine in Manizales, Colombia❤️

Whether you can donate or not, thank you for being here 😊 Feel free to share!

Daniela Castillo Rueda's involvement (page creator)

I came across Lilia’s story after the earthquake damaged her family home and her story stayed with me. I may not be a member of her family, but I feel connected to her because she reminds me the meaning of home and family where I come from.

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards:

- Skilled labour + construction materials

- Repairing/replacing damaged house sections

- Strengthening foundations and roof

Funds will initially be transferred to Clara Muñoz Valencia on behalf of her mother, Lilia.

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Latest update

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Day 26/31  9 November 2026

Back on track for Lilia! 🥹🇨🇴🙏🏼 another km done and feeling very hopeful with the donation progress ❤️ Thank you all

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Activity tracking

Time spent exercising: 3 hrs 50 mins
Total distance covered: 20.9 km

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Evening Elliptical  9 November 2026

7 mins

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Latest donations

Michelle
Michelle 41 mins ago
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor 15 hours ago
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 21 hours ago
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Jorge Leonardo
Jorge Leonardo 1 day ago
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Daniela Castillo Rueda

Jorge! el que estemos ayudando a una abuelita Colombiana desde Nueva Zelanda 🇳🇿🇨🇴 me llena de felicidad y agradecimiento 🥹 Estas haciendo parte de la reconstrucción de nuestro país después del terremoto, siéntete sumamente orgulloso de ti! 🙌🏼

Daniela Castillo Rueda
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Guest Donor 2 days ago
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Daniela Castillo Rueda

there’s more joy in giving than receiving 🥹 your donation is making Lilia smile back in Manizales, Colombia 🇨🇴 thank you for your donation, you’re a legend! ⭐️

Daniela Castillo Rueda

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Daniela Castillo Rueda on behalf of Lilia Valencia Muñoz de Muñoz
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This campaign started on 7 Oct 2026 and ends on 11 Nov 2026.