Walk With Me - Shelley’s Journey For Mental Health

$13,641 of $10,000 goal

Given by 141 generous donors in around 7 months

Walking the length of New Zealand and stopping in at the Latin Dance Schools to raise funds and awareness for the Gumboot Friday appeal.

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Walk with me on my journey as I navigate my way from Cape Reinga to Bluff, beginning on Gumboot Friday (04 November 2022)!

I decided to take on this epic challenge after experiencing some mental health challenges of my own, as well as watching family and friends go through it too. I am doing this to let those close to me and the thousands of Kiwis struggling with mental health to know they are not alone.

Part of what helped me with my mental health journey was to dance and connect with people. I joined Latin Dance Invercargill and it changed my life. I am going to be stopping at Latin Dance schools along the way, where we will dance and connect together to raise funds.

I am walking for the Mike King Gumboot Friday appeal to raise money and awareness.

"I AM HOPE aims to promote positive attitudinal societal change around mental health throughout New Zealand, and fund private care and counselling for young people stuck-in-the-mud on waiting lists."

DISCLAIMER: I endeavor to walk the length of New Zealand over 5-6 months to the best of my ability. There may be times where I may need transported due to safety reasons.