10ks in Gumboots

$5,191 donated
Given by 86 generous donors in 5 days

Fundraising for Gumboot Friday

Waiau Pa, Auckland

In March 2022, my little brother took his own life. He was only 19.

This has had a profound effect on my family and the way we view mental health and the importance of taking care of our top two inches. It goes without saying that we never want another family to go through the inconsolable grief that we have experienced.

As I watch my four children grow, I want to make sure I’m doing all I can to prioritise their mental wellness and to teach them there’s always hope, there’s nothing that can’t be fixed. Free counselling for 5-25year olds is a necessary initiative in creating a space for our rangatahi to turn to if they ever feel the need - a ‘conversation’ instead of a ‘crisis intervention’.

So instead of chucking on my Nike’s for my scheduled 10km run this Friday, I’m opting for the size 6 women’s red bands. I love running but I don’t know how enjoyable it’ll be with the heavy rubber weighing me down. I guess it’s just like those hard times, when mentally we feel weighed down and it’s hard to find the enjoyment in the things we love the most.

Hopefully I can raise a few bucks for this amazing charity. Every bit helps right?

I’m a mum, an aunty, friend and teacher and I’ll be running for all of the beautiful young people I encounter each day. And I’ll also be running for Jacko 💙

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Latest donations

Holly Williams
Holly Williams 1 hour ago
Legend! x
$50
Monique
Monique 1 hour ago
Thank you Chloe from all of us with kids, working with kids and those of us who have been effected by mental illness. You're an absolute star xx
$40
Russell
Russell 10 hours ago
All the best in your gummies
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 18 hours ago
$50
G
G 19 hours ago
You’re amazing Chloe. Thank you for doing this for our tamariki and their future ❤️
$20

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This campaign started on 28 Oct 2024 and ends on 28 Jan 2025.