10kms for Ben May
Epilepsy awareness - Honouring Ben May and his campaign before his tragic death.
Before Ben’s tragic death in August 2020, he had been planning a campaign. A strong advocate for epilepsy, Ben wanted to raise awareness about the condition, as well as funds for a charity close to him, Epilepsy New Zealand.
Honouring his legacy and the plans he had started, Ben’s family decided that💜 Purple Day - World Epilepsy Awareness Day (or the Saturday nearest to it) would be dedicated to Ben and his campaign.
Our #10kmsforbenmay event asks that everyone who wants to be involved to:
Walk/run/swim/skip/bike 10km.
Post a photo of their challenge on our #10kmsforbenmay Instagram or Facebook account.
Donate anything that can be spared to Epilepsy New Zealand.
This year our event is being held on 💜Saturday 23rd March 2024. 💜
You can join in and complete your 10kms from anywhere in the world!
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THANK YOU 💜 28 March 2024
There are no words to express our gratitude for all your support and commitment.
To those who took time out of their busy lives to complete your #10kmsforbenmay challenge - THANK YOU.
To those who donated to the cause, so important to Ben - THANK YOU.
To everyone who took time to support our special day for Ben; to remember him and honour his plans - THANK YOU.
This event reminds us how loved Ben was and is🕊️🤍. How family, friends and those we’ve not even met, choose to come together for him.
As a family, carrying on Ben’s legacy is an honour we take very seriously.
In the weeks and months leading up to this annual event, on the day and for a time after, many conversations are had about Ben and his legacy. And we love that.
Epilepsy New Zealand will be delighted as donations raised to date are more than $2300! Ben would be so thrilled!
So from our family to you and yours,🙏 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
This means more than words can say.💜💜💜
Latest donations
We love and appreciate all your support. 🙏🏻 Keeping Ben’s plans moving forward. 💜💜💜
Thank you Elliott. We really appreciate your support.💜
Thank you Kathy & James for your support & kind donation. Together we can make a difference and keep Ben’s plans moving forward.💜💜💜
Thank you for your kind donation Emma. Your support keeps Ben’s plans going and, for that, we’re so grateful. 💜
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