A Tauranga woman has organised a series of fun, active events to be held at venues around Tauranga City on November 20 to raise funds for Movember and BOP Youth Development Trust.
Anna Veale created ‘Move for Life' – a one-day event packed with activities incorporating movement, fun and community from 7.15am to 6pm – to support the work these charities do around mental health. 'There is a strong correlation between movement and optimal mental wellbeing.”
During the course of 10 hours November 20, people can sign up for one class, one event or the entire day, says Anna, who will exercise her way around Tauranga and finish with a celebratory community fun event after 5pm at Otumotai Football Club with food, drinks, music, games and stalls.
A trained mindset coach and owner of Fresh Coaching, where she specialises in men's mental and physical health, Anna believes personal connection and movement positively impact us overall. 'By bringing two main components of mental wellbeing together – developing that sense of community and moving our bodies in a positive way – we can make a difference.”
'And we can raise money for two fabulous charities along the way!”
Movember, with its annual campaign to raise awareness and funds to support men's physical and mental health was a natural fit for what Anna does in her practice daily.
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1250 men's health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men's health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.
Anna chose BOPYDT as she believes their work with BOP rangatahi is important in helping youth deal with strong emotions and life in general. 'Being taught how to articulate feelings, and how to be able to allow them to rise and pass without judgement or without being reactive, will positively affect future behaviour and the ability to deal with life's hurdles.”
Move for Life offers a range of exercise options including Pilates, yoga, netball, group running, a bootcamp, and a series of five-a-side football games.
To sign up to events, visit: www.eventbrite.com and search: ‘Move For Life with Anna' Those unable participate can make donations by clicking the ‘tickets' button
