Piri Pulls Up for Gumboot Friday

I usually have all the words to say until it actually matters.

My name is Piripi Clarke and I will be raising money for gumboot Friday to help keep counselling free for the tamariki in Aotearoa and raise awareness about the mental struggles we all go through.

I feel strongly about this cause because as a youth and even as a young adult I had battles with the dark thoughts and feelings I had in my mind that nearly led me into making a decision that could of changed mine and my loved ones lives forever.

Talking about the struggles I was going through and physical exercise were a few of the key factors of what helped me with my personal battle. So I have decided to choose a fitness challenge to try and help raise money and awareness.

2023 we unfortunately lost 565 people to suicide. This year to commemorate those that were lost I will do 565 pull ups on the 1st of November (gumboot Friday). It would be amazing to receive donations to keep gumboot Friday going to help keep counselling free.

I will post updates regularly to show my progress on the challenge and a few other bits and pieces on my social media pages.

Instagram: @piripiclarke

TikTok: @papa_piri

So let’s puuuuussshhhhh! (I mean pull but you get it)

Ngā mini nui x