I'm walking with the homeless this winter. Sponsor me and donate your old kicks as I go barefoot to highlight problems plaguing the poor.
Auckland
I'm Brodie, and I've been nominated for the 2015 Aspiring Leaders Forum. I'm taking some bold, and barefoot, steps to fundraise for the conference, as well as promote awareness about the harsh reality of homelessness in New Zealand.
The Aspiring Leaders Forum this year is based on faith and values, and the itinerary is focussed on using leadership to promote positive change in your community. Values I personally hold dear are those of compassion, empathy, and social justice.
A count last year shows homelessness has more than doubled in the CBD area since 2013.
This winter there will be more people than ever feeling the cold, and one place they will be feeling it is on their feet! To put myself in their shoes (or lack of), I will be going without for a month in the wind, cold and rain. Simultaneously a shoe-drive will be hosted for Auckland City Mission, where you can drop off your old shoes to be distributed amongst the homeless.
Your generous donations will be going towards the cost of attending the Aspiring Leaders Conference and travel expenses.
Aucklanders have a bad rap for dragging their heels instead of helping those in need, please sponsor me so I can continue helping people on the backfoot in our community.
If you're curious about my progress or just a little bored, have a wee look at my blog and get amongst the social justice buzz! https://brodiegoesbarefoot.wordpress.com
WOWIE // THANK YOU 30 May 2015
I can't believe you guys are so crazy generous and kind and baaaaaah this is insane! Thank you! It seems I have met my goal, and actually gone over the initial goal! Booking my flights to Wellington, wigging out, and also just want you guys to know that any excess money above and beyond my ticket to AFL and the flights is going to go straight to Auckland City Mission! Need a cup to tea to calm down at this point! Whew!
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