50km for Veterinary Mental Health
I am running the Taupō 50km Ultramarathon to raise funds for Not One More Vet (NOMV), in memory of my friend Niki.
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This October, I’ll be running the Taupō 50km Ultramarathon to raise funds for Not One More Vet (NOMV) in memory of my very close friend Niki.
Niki was a veterinary nurse who dedicated her life to caring for animals and supporting others. She was compassionate, kind, and made a lasting difference in the lives of many. We lost Niki to suicide, and her loss has deeply impacted everyone who knew and loved her.
As a veterinary student, this cause is incredibly close to my heart. I see the passion and dedication people bring to this profession, but also the immense pressures they face. Vet professionals carry a significant emotional burden while supporting animals and families through some of their hardest moments. Long hours, compassion fatigue, financial pressures, and the stigma around asking for help can leave many struggling in silence.
Running has always supported my own mental wellbeing, so taking on this challenge felt like the right way to honour Niki while supporting a cause that means so much to me.
50km will be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it doesn’t compare to the challenges many veterinary professionals face every day. This run is my way of honouring Niki’s memory and reminding others they are not alone.
Every dollar raised will go directly to NOMV in memory of Niki, supporting mental health resources, peer support, education, and crisis assistance for veterinary professionals.
If you’re able to donate or share this page, I would be incredibly grateful.
Tayla Neumann's involvement (page creator)
I'm fundraising for Not One More Vet (NOMV) in memory of my friend Niki, to support the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals.
Use of funds
Every dollar raised will go directly to Not One More Vet (NOMV) in memory of Niki, helping provide mental health resources, peer support, education, and crisis assistance for veterinary professionals who need it most.
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Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart ❤️ 13 August 2026
Wow. I am absolutely blown away by the support for this fundraiser.
To have exceeded our goal in just 10 days is something I never could have imagined, and it is entirely thanks to the incredible generosity of every single person who has donated, shared the fundraiser, or simply spoken about what we’re trying to achieve.
Every donation, no matter the amount, has the potential to change a life. Knowing that this support will go towards helping veterinary professionals access mental health resources, peer support and crisis assistance makes this mean even more.
Please keep sharing the fundraiser. The more people who hear about it, the more we can do for the people who share Niki’s passion for veterinary care.
I know Niki would want us to do as much as we possibly can to support those who need it. Being able to honour her memory by creating something positive from such a heartbreaking loss means more to me than I can put into words.
Thank you all so, so much. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️
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Thank you so much Richard, that is amazing!
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Thank you so much for the beautiful words and support Cait and Dan- it means the world to me. Sending you both all my love as well ❤️
Thank you so much Seido Motueka- your support is much appreciated!
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