RUN72 2024
Schedule
Tue Sep 24 2024 at 04:00 pm to Fri Sep 27 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC+12:00Location
University of Canterbury | Christchurch, CA
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Run72 is an annual community event to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health. During the event, University of Canterbury students and members of the Christchurch community take to the pavement around UC to run for 72 hours, ensuring that there is always at least one person running.The extraordinary effort was designed to draw attention to the fact that men made up 72% of suicides in New Zealand. Since the start of RUN72 in 2021, this statistic has risen to 76%, a clear sign that male suicide deserves more attention this year than ever before. This year, runners will be lapping the course from 4pm on Tuesday the 24 of September to 4pm Friday the 27th.
Building on last year's success, funds raised this year will go towards boosting our support fund to $72,000, equating to 480 support sessions for UC students. Any additional funds raised will support our 2025 operations, allowing us to continue delivering high-quality events and initiatives. Finally, we plan to share a portion with like-minded charities across New Zealand, helping to extend our impact beyond UC and Christchurch.
For RUN72 - 2024, we want more people on the group, we want more laps run, and we want to raise more awareness. Ultimately, we want what New Zealand needs - to lower the statistic. Run72 is our way of helping NZ, we invite you to support us and participate.
JOIN US
For more info head to RUN72.co.nz
Donate and sign up: https://run72.raiselysite.com/
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Where is it happening?
University of Canterbury, University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand,Christchurch, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
