Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids

$109 donated

Given by 3 generous donors in 14 days

Get Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids - Lets get this conversation out in the open, raise money and challenge ourselves at the same time!

Nelson / Tasman

Too many NZ children are dying at the hands of adults.

It can be a really uncomfortable topic, but it’s one that we need to face and address if anything is going to change.

Over the coming fortnight, I’m “Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids”. I’ll be completing a range of personal growth challenges that are outside MY own personal comfort zone and donating to local organisation Safeguarding Children as I successfully complete each challenge.

Each day, I’ll update the page to let you know what I’m doing for the following day’s challenge so check in regularly! I’m open to any suggestions too (within reason!)

Please support me by following my journey (or completing your own “unique to you” challenges) and if you are able to, then please consider donating what you can to support the work that Safeguarding Children does in our local community.

Latest update

One Week Down, 12 Different Challenges, Stepping It Up Next Week 8 May 2026

THIS WEEK I….

* Tried 3 new food experiences/types/places

* Faced 3 bad habits of mine head on.

* Tried 3 different group experiences

* Stepped outside my comfort zone in other ways 3 times.

Details of exactly what I did are in the comments section after each donation.

This was a good way to ease into my Getting Uncomfortable For Kiwi Kids Challenge. Week Two, I’m turning up the challenge level another notch with a different and bigger challenge every day. I will continue to donate to Safeguarding Children after each challenge as well. My donations may be smaller (I’m currently 9 months through a years sabbatical so I’m watching every $) but as they start to add up, they can make a difference.

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Rebekah 2 days ago

Days 6 and 7 Complete! I got uncomfortable on Day 6 by going to a local playing field/reserve and picking up other people’s disgusting litter. I filled 2 bags in half an hour. On Day 7, I went to Tahuna Beach and had an icy cold, winter (almost!) swim. I stayed in for 45 minutes and my body adjusted over time but I was freezing when I got out and needed a hot shower when I got home. Challenge difficulty - Rubbish 6.5/10, Icy cold swim 5.5/10

$30

Rebekah 6 days ago

Days 4 and 5 Complete Day 4 - a) I went to an informational public talk about EPOAs (with a little bit of discussion about wills, advance care plans and people’s personal experiences etc thrown in there). Normally this wouldn’t be outside my comfort zone at all but as it’s only 6.5 weeks since Dad died, it certainly was on this occasion. c) I tried a new food and new place for lunch again with a Bento Bowl from Pierre’s Sushi for lunch and it was pretty good! Day 5 - b) I will be going to try line dancing this evening (if it’s on as it’s been canceled a lot recently) c) - For my new food experience today, I tried something different and signed up for a Pics Peanut Butter tour. As a local I’ve never done it and thought it was time I did. I’m not usually a fan of peanut butter (didn’t admit that when they asked if anyone didn’t like it though!) but the salt and pepper one was pretty yummy I must say. Challenge difficulty averaged across the two days 4/10

$15

Rebekah on 07 May 2026

Days 2 and 3 Complete - For the rest of this week I am getting uncomfortable by a) doing something completely out of my comfort zone, b) going to a group to meet new people and try new things, c) trying a new place for lunch (that I wouldn’t normally consider) instead of my usual same old. Day 2 - a) I signed up to be a blood donor and booked in for the mobile clinic next month (a big deal for me as I find blood tests a major challenge!) b) I attended Yoga in the Art Gallery (I’ve done group yoga before but never in the window of a gallery!) and I talked with the instructor about the life drawing classes she also runs c) I tried a Mexican burrito from Zambrero (yum!) Day 3 - a) I tried karaoke (felt cringy but was fun!), b) I went to Zumba class and worked muscles I didn’t know I had. Challenge difficulty Blood 9/10, rest 5/10

$20

Rebekah on 05 May 2026

Day 1 Complete - Getting uncomfortable by facing my 3 bad habits *Constantly checking my phone - I went 24 hours without social media, mindless scrolling etc *Way too much rubbish food - I went 24 hours without any junk food, snacks, takeaways etc *Going to bed too late and then sleeping in too late - I went to bed an hour earlier and got up an hour earlier. I will try to carry on with this one if I can. Challenge difficulty 4/10

$10