Brooke will be a guest speaker at our Arrowtown COVID Outdoor Meeting on 5 th April, via Facetime. If this is weather effected, this meeting will be carried over to the 12 th April.
Brooke has been introduced to us by Invercargill South Rotary Club. Brooke spoke to this club and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Brookes personal journey has been tough. She’s getting better now. Going through this struggle has made her realise how hard it is to get help, and she is passionate about creating awareness of the acute lack or support and services for people who struggle with their mental health in the Southland area.
Brooke has set up a Give-A-Little page and is accepting donations. Brook will be in Queenstown the week of April 18-22 nd to attempt her challenge of kayaking the length of Lake Wakatipu. That the 80km, from Glenorchy to Kingston.
Brooke has been introduced to us by Invercargill South Rotary Club. Brooke spoke to this club and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Brookes personal journey has been tough. She’s getting better now. Going through this struggle has made her realise how hard it is to get help, and she is passionate about creating awareness of the acute lack or support and services for people who struggle with their mental health in the Southland area.
Brooke has set up a Give-A-Little page and is accepting donations. Brook will be in Queenstown the week of April 18-22 nd to attempt her challenge of kayaking the length of Lake Wakatipu. That the 80km, from Glenorchy to Kingston.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/brooke-takes-on-the-tipu
A few words from Brooke
Hi everyone,
I am Brooke, I'm 20 and I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I have had many rough days and multiple hospital admissions, but I am finally on my way to improving my mental state.
On my journey, I have become very passionate about Mental Health and Suicide. I now have my heart set on becoming an advocate for these topics and what is the best way to start doing this than fundraising. The 4 charities I’m fundraising for are:
- The Mental Health Foundation NZ
- I Am Hope
- Lifeline
- Voices of hope
I am Brooke, I'm 20 and I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I have had many rough days and multiple hospital admissions, but I am finally on my way to improving my mental state.
On my journey, I have become very passionate about Mental Health and Suicide. I now have my heart set on becoming an advocate for these topics and what is the best way to start doing this than fundraising. The 4 charities I’m fundraising for are:
- The Mental Health Foundation NZ
- I Am Hope
- Lifeline
- Voices of hope
My fundraiser involves just me, myself and I (along with a support boat for health & safety reasons) kayaking the length of Lake Wakatipu. That's 80km, Glenorchy to Kingston. The reason I am doing this is to raise money for Mental Health. It will be physically and mentally demanding, which is what it like to struggle with mental health.
I am hoping to complete this challenge around Easter time in 2022. It would be greatly appreciated if I could have your support and if possible I would love if you could donate. It will be going to such an important cause that is close to my heart and many others in NZ.
I am hoping to complete this challenge around Easter time in 2022. It would be greatly appreciated if I could have your support and if possible I would love if you could donate. It will be going to such an important cause that is close to my heart and many others in NZ.
Thank you so much
Brooke
Brooke