Running for Refugees

I see all these sad stories and divided opinions on the issue of refugees and it can become so overwhelming.

But when it boils down to it I remember that my own family came to NZ over 35 years ago as refugees. My parents didn't look to escape to take advantage or scrounge from another state, they simply wanted to give my sister and I a better chance at life. So I can see firsthand how the generosity of NZers has changed our lives (who knows if I would even exist to write this had my parents not been welcomed to NZ).

With the current media coverage of the plight of a new generation of refugees I want to do more than simply "like" or "share" a few poignant stories on Facebook. It seem's silly as I write this but the one thing I can do is run and run alot. So with that in mind, I'm pledging to run at least 400kms and participate in three half marathons (Hamilton, Auckland and Queenstown) and use this as a base to raise much needed money for Red Cross NZ who do an amazing job in helping displaced families find a new home in NZ much like my parents did all those years ago.

So really appreciate any money you could donate, whether large or small, it all helps.

Will