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$651 donated
Given by 24 generous donors in 10 weeks

Fundraising for Sir John Kirwan Foundation

Nationwide

In September 2017, I experienced a neurological event that led to hearing & vision changes, mobility and sensory issues. I was diagnosed with Clinically Isolated Syndrome, often the first sign of Multiple Sclerosis. I had to relearn things I had totally taken for granted like walking, reading, writing & driving.

Today, I’m a Coach with Mitey - Sir John Kirwan Foundation. Mitey is a research based, school-wide approach to mental health education for Kiwi kids from yrs 1-8. Teaching and learning about mental health and developing skills, knowledge & understanding to recognise and respond to your own mental health & wellbeing needs and of those around you is so important, particularly when life throws you some curlies! I know that my own understanding about mental health and wellbeing absolutely helped me to navigate my journey – then & now.

On Fri 13th Sep I'll be collecting for the MS Society during their annual MS Awareness Week. If you'd like to support their work in research & assistance for those affected by MS, please donate to one of the street collectors or online.

On Sun 15th Sep, I will participate in the Hutt Half Marathon. I’m using the opportunity to fundraise for the Sir John Kirwan Foundation to support the important mahi we’re doing for our teachers & students in NZ schools through Mitey. I may not be the fastest walker, but finishing 21km will be a great achievement & a fabulous way to mark seven wobbly years (mostly) upright!

Thank you for your support!

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Done and dusted!  16 September 2024

Great experience participating in the Hutt Marathon (1/2 Marathon) yesterday. Well organised event, beaut weather and a finish time of 3hrs 29, knocking 20mins of my PB. Pretty cool to be surprised at the finish line by the Sun Valley girls (Philippa, Cherie, Michelle) and Justin and Lulu 💜

Thanks for your support and encouragement everyone. $651 raised for Mitey Sir John Kirwan Foundation going towards mental health education in schools.

This Wednesday marks 7 years since I had to learn to walk properly again, so a bit of a milestone moment for me today. MS can take a flying leap!

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Rebecca
Rebecca on 15 Sep 2024
You are an inspiration Alina. Hope it went well.
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Guest Donor on 14 Sep 2024
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Sallie
Sallie on 14 Sep 2024
$30
Melody
Melody on 14 Sep 2024
Well done Alina
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Alina Pescini

Aww thank you Melody! Your support means a lot <3

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Tina
Tina on 11 Sep 2024
Go Alina! Proud of you always xx
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Alina Pescini

Thank you so much Tina 💓

Alina Pescini

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This campaign started on 8 Jul 2024 and ended on 16 Sep 2024.