A market day fundraiser is being organised by Taranaki R.A.T.S to raise money for Youthline.
The fundraiser is in Stratford next month and will feature market stalls, food stalls, face painting, a motorcycle show and shine, raffles and auction. Event co-ordinator Pauline Webby says the day will raise money for Youthline Taranaki and support suicide prevention — an important issue to talk about.
Youthline works with young people and their families to ensure they know where to get help and can access support. It is made up of volunteer and paid staff members and has centres based across the country.
Taranaki does not have a centre and the closest one is in Palmerston North.
"To get enough money to have somebody co-ordinate it from here would be great."
Pauline says raising awareness around suicide is close to her heart.