Hope Walk takes place just ahead of the bad weather
The conditions were a good metaphor for mental health, former city mayor Andrew Judd said.
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The conditions were a good metaphor for mental health, former city mayor Andrew Judd said.
New Plymouth’s Hope Walk is back for 2021 to raise awareness for suicide prevention and raise funds for Gumboot Friday.
New Plymouth’s Hope Walk is back for 2021 to raise awareness for suicide prevention and raise funds for Gumboot Friday.
Katie, who raised more than $700, said afterwards, “I had a couple of blisters on my right foot, but I’m an extreme race walker so I know how to train for events like this – although I’ve never done 12 hours before.” She said she started to support mental health causes after losing two of her whānau to suicide within a week. She was joined on Saturday by musicians, the New Plymouth Army Cadets, and many well-wishers, with fundraising events running on the grassed area throughout the day, including a show and shine attended by 16 motorbikes. There were also spot prizes provide...