I'm dealing and receiving punches for Charity

$1,020 donated
Given by 21 generous donors in 7 weeks

I've attended 4 funerals in my lifetime, 2 of which were suicides, so I personally feel like I need to make a difference.

Wellington

Who am I fighting for?

"Three families lose a family member to suicide every two days". The Key To Life Charitable Trust champions education on mental health with a focus on understanding experience and addressing NZ's suicide rates.

How am I getting ring ready?

I'm training with the Blue Team at Wellington Boxing gym http://www.wellingtonboxing.com/ three times a week, with extra sessions where I can. It's gruelling, to say the least, but my teammates and coaches keep me going and my back and shoulders are looking ripped.

Melanie Bourke's involvement (page creator)

3 years ago I promised Mike Dawes I would train for IT Heavy Hitters ...

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Latest donations

Helen MacDiarmid
Helen MacDiarmid on 05 May 2018
So proud of you Mel x
$25
Dean and Hayley
Dean and Hayley on 04 May 2018
$35
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 04 May 2018
Go for the knock out Mel.
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Ant
Ant on 29 Apr 2018
Good luck Mel 'The Bunny Killer' Bourke! x
$50
Maria Carbon
Maria Carbon on 25 Apr 2018
All the best Mel! Bless you for doing this for charity. I hope you are going to be okay with those punches and we will be praying for your safety. x
$40

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This campaign started on 17 Mar 2018 and ended on 5 May 2018.