
100k's Supporting Friends and Building Giants
- By: Laurence Heald
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/100ks-supporting-friends-and-building-gia
- Date Created: 18 September 2023
Personal message
September saw the official start of my training for the UTCT 100km! I'm running to bring awareness to health and mental wellness and will be donating the proceeds of any sponsorships and support to The South African Depression and Anxiety Group and Waves for Change. Life can be hard, and sometimes active choices are the first step, of many, which can help us to cope with the challenges life brings. Whether it be to break a habit and get us moving in a new direction or living a more balanced and healthy life. Many people just need to know that there are options, and organisations like Wave for Change and SADAG bring this for so many and I hope you can make a small contribution towards their efforts...even if you don't want to sponsor my run! I run because it helps me to focus my thoughts, work through difficult times and appreciate what I have achieved and can achieve. I'm able to find balance by appreciating and connecting with nature and I hope to try inspire others try see the benifits of a more healthy lifestyle.
The UT100 stretches over 98km with 4972m of elevation and my aim is to try break the stigma around mental health whilst attempting to raise R100 per kilometre. So, if you can spare a few coffee's and donate towards my cause I would be so stoked!!
Remember if you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health always try and reach out for help with a support group or a professional. Much Love!
Donations
- Nov 25, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
- "well done" - Anonymous
- Nov 24, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
- "Laurie, you’re amazing. Love the cause, love you and will be thinking of you all day. Enjoy xxxx" - Healards
- Nov 24, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "You're an inspiration, no matter what, we will be so proud of you daddy" - Anonymous
- Nov 24, 2023 - R 2 000.00
- "Every step you take makes a mark on this world, good luck on making a change in the world today. We are so proud of you Laurie!" - Chrissy & Lisa
- Nov 24, 2023 - R 500.00
- "Love this! Sending you ALL the good vibes! Hope you have a jol and take it ALL in!" - Bron
- Nov 23, 2023 - R 475.00 Tipped
- "Wonderful initiative Laurie, behind you all the way. You've got this though....so just enjoy the run and take pride in this huge personal achievement whilst also, so kindly, enabling others." - Lou and Pattie
- Nov 15, 2023 - R 200.00
- "You are such an inspiration! All the best for race day xxx" - JulesB
- Nov 15, 2023 - USD $ 54.85
- "So inspiring, Laurie and you are going to smash the 100km!" - Nicola
- Nov 06, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
- "Have a good run.." - Bruce
- Oct 31, 2023 - R 500.00
- "Thanks Alan!!" - Alan May
- Oct 25, 2023 - USD $ 112.41 Tipped
- "So proud of your accomplishments my little bro, whether you come 1st, last or don’t finish at all. The determination and strength you have is incredible and inspiring!" - Gemma Miller
- Oct 25, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
- "Proud of you, enjoy the run, see you at the finishing line!!!" - Mum
- Oct 07, 2023 - R 500.00
- "Thanks to Jeremy all the way from India!" - Jeremy
- Oct 06, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "Hey Laurence, such a worthy cause, and wonderful thing you are doing. Wishing you many blessings on your journey ♡" - Joan McDermott
- Oct 04, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "An epic run for an epic cause! Wishing you all the best." - Kay and Ross
- Sep 29, 2023 - R 400.00 Tipped
- "Yeeaaa booiiii" - Aust
- Sep 21, 2023 - R 1 000.00
- "Laurie Brother you an absolute Legend!!! Good luck you gona smash this And for a great cause!! Love your work" - Lawrence Jatho
- Sep 21, 2023 - USD $ 29.68 Tipped
- "Smash it Laurrie!" - Anonymous
- Sep 21, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "Smaak jou stukkend!" - Anonymous
- Sep 21, 2023 - R 500.00
- "Go Lorrie!" - Fran
- Sep 21, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "You got this!" - Anonymous
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Supporting Friends and Building Giants Campaign

I'm training for the UTCT 100km run to support mental wellness through The South African Depression and Anxiety Group and Waves for Change. Running helps me navigate challenges and appreciate achievements. I'm raising R100 per kilometer to break mental health stigmas. Your support is appreciated! Remember, reaching out for help is crucial in tough times. Much love!