Gumboot Loop: Gumboot Friday

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, give a gold coin and help the Key to Life Trust provide free counseling to kids in need.

In support of Gumboot Friday we would love you to come with us for a walk around the Loop in your Gumboots!

Bring a gold coin donation and your gumboots and lets see how much we can raise to support young people living with depression.

Important Event Info:
- Please meet up at 6PM and sign in so we have an idea of numbers attending, and to deposit your donation. These will be near the carpark front of the Canopy Bridge.

- Heading off walking Anti-Clockwise around loop at 6.30PM from The Canopy Bridge, Town Basin.

- As this is a fundraiser, we would love you all to donate a Gold Coin, Higher donations also gratefully accepted too. If you are unable to do so, make sure you turn up in your gumboots!

- Donations will be accepted near the sign in area.

- Who doesn't like dressing up... Why not, Give yourself and others a laugh and the #WhangareiRubbishWrangler will be there in his Gumboots to support this cause.

- If you wish to support but cannot turn up, show you are "Interested" in the event, give it a share, or head over to their page and give them a donation directly. https://givealittle.co.nz/org/keytolife

New Zealand's mental health challenge
Last year in NZ 137 young people died by suicide and it is estimated another 3500 attempted to take their own lives. While Government agencies are doing their best some kids are stuck waiting up to six months to receive the counselling they so urgently need.

How much of my donation goes to kids?
100% of your donation goes to the kids. All donations are deposited by you into the Kiwibank Gumboot Friday account. The money will then go directly to the registered health professional upon receipt of an invoice.

This will ensure 100% of your money goes directly where it's needed: to kids getting the help and support they need, when they need it most.