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Coast Youth Community Trust (CYC) director Josh Sanford is very aware of the value of exercise in relieving stress and pressures for the young people that the organisation works with.
“The blood flow, energy levels, endorphins and personal satisfaction all play a part in helping mental health and wellbeing,” Josh says. “I wanted to promote these benefits and realised that I wasn’t even living it myself!”
So, Josh signed up for the Rodney Coast Challenge – an event that involves a 10km run, 55km cycle (25km off road) as well as an 8km paddle as competitors head from Muriwai Beach to Wenderholm.
At the same time, he is raising funds for CYC.
“I thought this would be a great opportunity to raise awareness, engage in it myself and raise funds to help our work in the community.”
This will be Josh’s first multisport event, and he says he’s up for the challenge, while slightly nervous.
“Level 4 lockdown hasn’t helped with training for an 8km paddle. I haven’t paddled much before – the most I’ve everdone would be a few hundred metres – but I’m up for it!”
He hopes to raise $10,000, which will help CYC employ another youth worker.
The event is scheduled for November 7.
To support Josh’s fundraising efforts, look for Rodney Coastal Challenge Fundraiser at givealittle.co.nz.
CYC provides a wide range of support, including coaching and mentoring services, to young people and their families to help them overcome adversities.
