FundRacing for the Anxiety Helpline (ASB Marathon Fundraiser)

[If you kindly decide to make a donation, please include "In support of" and THE NAME OF THE RACER YOU ARE SUPPORTING in the 'donation message' in the payment section - thank you!]

We are a small team who have joined together to challenge ourselves to complete the ASB Auckland Marathon 5 km to the full 42km events on 20th October 2019 to raise awareness and funds for the Anxiety New Zealand Trust to continue their work in our community.

Anxiety NZ is a charitable trust that provides education, support and treatment for many of the 1 in 4 New Zealanders living with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias, depression and associated issues. Anxiety NZ offers a range of services at their Auckland-based clinic, including specialist psychologists, workshops, and support groups. This wonderful organisation also supports the wider community via their nationwide free 24/7 Anxiety Helpline which provides support, information, and advice to those experiencing anxiety and to supporting family and friends.

The Anxiety Helpline is run by a large team of well trained and passionate volunteers. This service could not exist without their hard work and dedication. As a non-profit organisation, Anxiety NZ also relies on donations to help them maintain and develop high-quality services that meet the community’s diverse and ongoing needs.

Anxiety is something we can all experience in different ways and at different times. And we can all embark on a journey to taking better care of ourselves and supporting those around us. In the face of anxiety, any small task can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for support, and the path to regaining a sense of balance, calm, and wellbeing, can feel like a marathon. But it all starts with a few small steps...

So with a few small steps we will run each kilometer for the Anxiety New Zealand Trust and raise funds for this wonderful organisation that supports the wellbeing of over 30,000 New Zealanders each year. Please consider making a donation to support Anxiety NZ’s important work!

[If you kindly decide to make a donation, please include "In support of" and THE NAME OF THE RACER YOU ARE SUPPORTING in the 'donation message' in the payment section - thank you!]

For more information about the Anxiety New Zealand Trust and their services, visit their website (www.anxiety.org.nz), or contact their Anxiety Clinic (09 846 9776), or call their free nationwide 24/7 Anxiety Helpline (0800 ANXIETY; 0800 269 4389).