Relay to support Mental Health Foundation

Media Release

5 October, 2010

Relay to support Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is proud to be associated with the Great Lake Relay, who for the first time in the events 16-year history, have taken on board an official charity fundraising partner.

Through a partnership with Event Promotions, participants competing in the February relay will now have the opportunity to fundraise and show their support for the Foundation whilst being in with a chance to win a variety of prizes including restaurant and accommodation vouchers and gym memberships.

“Being involved with the Great Lake Relay is hugely exciting for everyone at the Foundation” says Judi Clements, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation. “The event will not only help the Foundation financially, but it also promotes the five proven ways to maintain and improve our mental health and wellbeing; connect, give, take notice, learn and be active”

Through a dedicated fundraising site participants will be able to register and build their own personal fundraising page. This page can then be used to promote their involvement, ask for donations and as a place for supporters to leave messages of encouragement and view fundraising progress.

All funds raised will enable the Foundation to provide free information, resources and training on mental health issues to promote mental health and wellbeing for all age groups and for communities as well as individuals. The Foundation works to reduce the stigma, shame and discrimination often associated with mental illness and encourages openness, support and family/whanau involvement.

The Great Lake Relay takes place around Lake Taupo on 19 February, 2011. Each year, around 6000 participants cover the 155km course in teams consisting of 10 to 18 members, either running or walking the entire distance around Lake Taupo. There is also a shorter Length of the Lake relay catering for teams of five to eight members and totalling 67km.

Web Links:

www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/801-great-lake-relay

www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/mentalhealth

www.relay.co.nz

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