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Wednesday the 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day and we're having an ALONGSIDE-ATHON - we're inviting pairs of people to walk through our Waimanako/Metro Plaza space for 20 minute slots (between 8:30am - 2pm). This is a walk to symbolise how - so often - the most powerful and helpful thing that we can ever do is simply this: walk alongside someone when times are tough. “We can carry this together” - our support concept is always alongside support; awhi-ing someone through the door - and - back again - for absolutely as many times as they need.
Our pairs will cover around 12 laps, and will be encouraged to chat / karakia / waiata alongside each other. During this time – free refreshments will be provided for everyone – including homemade lemonade!
At the end of the day, we'll count up the number of circuits and celebrate the distance covered.
Please get in touch if you're keen to take part!
Sign up at Waimanako, Waihāpai or call us on 06 2150993. Visit our website for more information!
https://www.taranakiretreat.org.nz/alongside
Raising Sponsorship? Awesome, but strictly optional!
You may wish to use this as an opportunity to do some fundraising for the cause, and get a bunch of friends/whānau to sponsor you per lap, or for your 20 minutes. Awesome! Call us on 06 2150993 to ask for a sponsor form; call into the Koha Cafe and pick one up.
OR: You may just wish to walk some laps in memory. Again – please let us know if you’re planning on taking part.
We will also have a candle-lighting station in the Cafe, offering people the opportunity to light a candle with a Support Kaimahi on hand for Listening Ears and Karakia. This will be available all day (8:30am - 6:30pm).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waimanako; Support Hub, 33 Devon St West,New Plymouth, New Zealand
