After seeing Youthline on the news recently I felt I had to do something. Youthline has been inundated with calls from struggling young people since lockdown last year. Mental health is so important and shouldn’t be overlooked.
After struggling with my own mental health in the last few years I know how hard it is to reach out for help. Having an organisation that you can call or contact online is hugely important for young people today.
I've set up this fundraiser to help make a difference for young people who are struggling with their mental health. Every year, thousands of young New Zealanders will reach out to Youthline for support during some of the toughest moments of their lives. I want to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help young people know they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help support me on this journey!
THE RUN
On Friday April 9th at 10:00, I will begin running for 24 hours straight to raise much needed funds for Youthline to help young people of New Zealand. I’ll be running laps around Hagley Park in central Christchurch. If you fancy joining me for a lap or cheering me along please feel free.
After struggling with my own mental health in the last few years I know how hard it is to reach out for help. Having an organisation that you can call or contact online is hugely important for young people today.
I've set up this fundraiser to help make a difference for young people who are struggling with their mental health. Every year, thousands of young New Zealanders will reach out to Youthline for support during some of the toughest moments of their lives. I want to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help young people know they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help support me on this journey!
THE RUN
On Friday April 9th at 10:00, I will begin running for 24 hours straight to raise much needed funds for Youthline to help young people of New Zealand. I’ll be running laps around Hagley Park in central Christchurch. If you fancy joining me for a lap or cheering me along please feel free.
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I will be running full laps around the park when possible (as pictured on the left) and completing smaller laps (picture on right) when I'm struggling or there's lots of traffic. I will have an aid station set up opposite the hospital where I'll stop to collect food and water. If you want to support the run, this is the best place to find my team and see how you can offer support.
This won’t be easy and I’m sure I’ll go through some pretty dark moments myself but knowing I’m making a difference to such a good cause will spur me on through the tough times.
If you can donate anything at all please please please do. Every little helps.
$10 gives one young person much needed support
$30 allows Youthline to respond to 120 texts (they get 617 per day)
$50 keeps their phone, text and email service operating for one hour
If you can donate anything at all please please please do. Every little helps.
$10 gives one young person much needed support
$30 allows Youthline to respond to 120 texts (they get 617 per day)
$50 keeps their phone, text and email service operating for one hour