PRESS RELEASE 3 November 2012

Auckland Mum to run/walk 500km with O Sleep in aid of the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust and Auckland Spinal Trust

The Blue Light 500kms, O sleep

On Thursday 22 November Kim Allan will begin an attempt to run/walk for 500km continuously without sleep around Auckland Domain in aid of the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Trust and the Auckland Spinal Trust. The challenge has been supported by Blue Light and is known as the Blue Light 500km, 0 Sleep. The ultra-distance attempt is expected to take Kim four days during which time she will not be able to sleep or rest for any significant length of time. Kim points out, This will be a huge challenge, not only physically but mentally and there are days I simply cant get my head around being awake for that length of time. But in the words of Nelson Mandela, It always seems impossible until it is done says Kim.

The Charity Blue Light is supporting Kim in her attempt and has provided initial sponsorship hence the challenge has been named Blue Light 500kms, O Sleep. We were so inspired by Kims extreme commitment to help others and also her dogged determination to attempt something that seems almost impossible said Rod Bell, Blue Light CEO. With all our youth programs and life skills camps we are teaching young people to believe in their goals and Kims attempt exemplifies this very belief.

Kim first decided to take up ultra-distance events as a way to encourage her children to stay committed and work through hard times. Her son now laughingly points out Ok Mum, youve made your point. Having competed in several ultra-events, including the OxfamTrail Walker and the NZ 24 hour race, Kim decided to attempt something she thought might provide the ultimate challenge. She admits there is no guarantee that she can actually do it and therefore the challenge is huge.

Due to the fact Kim will not be able to sleep during her attempt she will need encouragement to keep going and the public are invited to come to the Domain anytime from Thurs 22 through to Sunday 25 November to cheer her on. On Thursday Kim will be joined by a group of young people taking part in the first

Blue Light International Youth Leadership Program. These young people will join Kim for several laps of the Domain. Having never been attempted before Kim hopes to beat the record set by Pam Reed, the American Ultra runner, who completed 486km over 80 hours. Kim points out that the time within which she completes the event is not important its the distance she is aiming to cover, however, the sooner she gets it done the quicker she can get to sleep.

To support Kims fundraising efforts for Spinal Injury please make a donation at http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/KimAllen and you can follow Kim via Facebook on http://www.facebook.com/bluelight500kmOsleep

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