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Blake's 2011km Run Raises $40K for Mental Health

5/4/2025

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Blake Schimanski's incredible journey saw him run 2011km across New Zealand in just 28 days, raising nearly $40,000 for the mental health charity I Am Hope. Driven by the heartbreaking loss of a friend to suicide, he overcame immense physical and mental hurdles, passionately advocating for open conversations about mental health along the way.

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Story summary

Blake Schimanski's incredible journey saw him run 2011km across New Zealand in just 28 days, raising nearly $40,000 for the mental health charity I Am Hope. Driven by the heartbreaking loss of a friend to suicide, he overcame immense physical and mental hurdles, passionately advocating for open conversations about mental health along the way.