SADAG HERO Henry Cock

A South African is running 2800km to raise money and "Aweh-ness" for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group

This amazing man is runnig from coast to coast to raise funds and awareness for mental health. That’s 2800km in total. From Kosi Bay, South Africa to Vioolsdrift, Namibia.

He is also aiming to break a Guiness World Record while doing it by running the most consecutive half marathons in a row - in 133 days!

His goal is to raise over R4 million for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and Henry has done the maths. He has worked out that if 8000 people were to donate just 10c per km (including the 300km of training he does per month) to the cause this would equate to R4.8million by the end of the year.

Henry will be paying for the record attempt and all the costs associated with the run out of his own pocket so 100% of the donations collected will be going to SADAG.

To read his story; messages from donators; or to support him, visit his BackABuddy page.

"Your message is powerful. SADAG deserves the support! They have helped me out a couple of times." - Igotyourbackbebe

BackABuddy
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/mentally-aweh

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https://www.instagram.com/cock.henry

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