Running up 'Everest' in Lockdown

It breaks my heart when I hear of another loved one of someone close to me taking their own life. The battle of depression and anxiety is so real, something I know from personal experience.

For so long I have asked myself what can I do, how can I support or help those who need it the most. I realised that in this moment I have the ability to move my legs, lockdown gives me the time, and the people in NZ battling with mental health daily give me the motivation.

So, my challenge this lockdown 4.0, is to run up my driveway & my street till I have reached the summit of Mt Everest, 8,849m high. Each lap I climb is 40 meters meaning a total of 221 laps is required. I will do 15 a day (600mt climbed & 8.1km run) reaching the summit on 09.09.2021. For me it is a physical challenge and also a mental challenge to not give up each day.

All donations received will go directly into the GUMBOOT FRIDAY FUND. Providing free care and counselling to our young people 5 to 25, 'stuck in the mud' on waiting lists.

I would do anything for those in my world and I feel grateful I can do this small thing for the ones I don't know. Please help me support our young people, anything you are able to donate it is so appreciated.

I shall do my best and do it with a smile...well...most of the time! hahaha :-)