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617km Awareness Run

$278 donated
Given by 14 generous donors in around 6 months

Running 617km - 1km for every person who took their own life in 2024.

Hamilton, Waikato

Hi, my name's Sophie! I am a mental health advocate from Hamilton, New Zealand. I also love to run, so the idea was born.

In honour of every person who took their life here in New Zealand, 2024, I am going to be running 1km. That brings the total distance to 617kms.

As someone who has battled with their own mental health, and has tried to take her own life many times, this is a cause close to my heart.

If you can't donate, that is totally fine! Please just share this as wide and far as you can x

I will be documenting my progress over on tiktok (@sophierosemac1) if you want to follow along.

See you all out there, and remember- Chin up fighters, I believe in you. You got this!

Sophie Macintyre's involvement (page creator)

I have no links to any of the beneficiaries except for Seeds Of Strength, which I am the Co-Founder of.

Use of funds

All donations will be evenly split between four mental health organisation's. These are lifeline, youthline, I am Hope and Seeds of Strength.

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Latest donations

Helen
Helen on 03 Mar 2025
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Cherie
Cherie on 01 Mar 2025
$10
Ann
Ann on 27 Feb 2025
Go Sophie!
$20
Glyn
Glyn on 20 Feb 2025
See you on the 1st of March at Hamilton Lake “Rotoroa”, I’m thrilled that I can run/walk with you to help support your cause. Parkrun day at the Lake
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Stacey
Stacey on 16 Feb 2025
$10

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This campaign started on 27 Jan 2025 and ended on 27 Jul 2025.