Welcome to Craig Bulloch's Fundraising Page

Craig Bulloch's Fundraising Page

Thank you to the great team at Mission Nutrition for looking after my nutrition over my training

The folk at bodyneed are amazing- they keep my body going and going! A massive thank you to the whole team

Jo and Phil and the ludus family have been great for not only fittness but also mind- they live by the mantra Have fun, Train Hard, Belong

PAGE CREATOR:	Craig Bulloch
EVENT:	Ironman New Zealand 2012
EVENT DATE:	03/03/2012

A 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and then to finish off, a 42km marathon.

Yes, that’s right, I am going to be doing the 2012 NZ Ironman in Taupo. I will be raising money for the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation.
Firstly, thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

It has been around five years now since I was first diagnosed with depression and through those years there have been ups and downs that have ruined relationships and put strains on friendships. I would lock myself in my room for days on end not wanting to face the outside world. One of the lowest points was when I ruined my Mum’s 60th birthday. To add to things, a friend committed suicide a couple of years ago and I saw firsthand how this affects family and friends. I can say that I have been to that place where I thought there is no point in carrying on.

This brings me now to the present and the reason for me wanting to do an Ironman and raise funds for the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation. It may sound simple but for me it’s all about being active. It was about the same time that John Kirwan came out and said that he had suffered depression and that doing exercise or activity a few days a week made him feel better, that I started to get off the couch to do things. To hear someone that you looked up to as a child say that he suffered from depression took some of the stigma away that can be attached when diagnosed with depression.

I bought myself some shoes and started to get out running a couple of days a week. I was surprised that after just a couple of days I started to feel different, different in a way that I felt better about myself. I started to look in the mirror and started to like what I saw, not that anything had changed in two days but it was just something inside. I then bought myself a road bike and started riding that three or four times a week. And all the time I was feeling better about myself inside and out. I didn’t have a clue about the science behind it but I just knew that when I trained I felt better and if I didn’t do something for a more than a few days I would start to slide again. I want to spread the word that getting out and doing some form of activity a few days a week can make you start to feel better both inside and out.

I will be raising funds for the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation. One in five New Zealanders will experience mental illness every year. Mental illness not only affects the person diagnosed but family, friends and work colleagues as well. The Mental Health Foundation looks to help as many people it can each year and I want to let people know about the great work that it does. I also feel fundraising for them is the least I can do, because if it weren’t for groups like the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation I don’t know where I would be these days.

Since I am taking on such a big event as the Ironman, I will be doing some smaller but definitely not less significant events as ‘practice’ for the NZ Ironman.
These will be-

Huntly Half Marathon 22nd May

Wellington Marathon 19th June

Tough Guy/Girl Challenge 3rd July

K2 Cycle Challenge 29th Oct

Karipiro Half Ironman 12th November

Rotorua Half Ironman December

So as you can see it will be a tough year but it will be extremely rewarding. I would love for you to support me by donating to such a great cause. Even better, come join me on course and do one of the challenges with me. We all know someone with a mental illness and it will be a great way to show your support.

A massive thankyou must go out to all my sponsors. Because if it wasnt for them then I wouldnt be making this journey over the next year.
So thank you to:

Mission Nutrition: Claire and her great team of dietians will keep me fueled and ready to go!

Bodyneed: An amazing bunch of people that know how to keep my body going through massage, physio and pilates

Sportsfuel.co.nz: Andrew has backed me by sponsoring some great suppliments for events and trainings

Ludus Magnus: Have Fun, Train Hard, Belong is what the Ludus family live by. I will never go to another ponsy gym. Ludus is where its at!

Fit Goals: Kathy is an amazing coach that is helping me get to the start line and finish line i might add in the best possible condition.

Reebok: Great training and running gear

Speedo: Worlds best swimming equipment. And dont worry people I wont be busting out speedos in public anytime soon!

Tineli: An amazing company with Cycling and Tri gear that is second to none.

Wheadon Creative: Thanks to David who built my webpage. Me and technology dont get along but David was able to get things up and running and looking amazing in no time.

Select the 'Make a donation' button below. It's simple, fast and totally secure.

If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support

My Online Sponsors To Date
DATE	NAME	AMOUNT	COMMENT
31/03/2012	Sue La Roche	$50.00	Please date my receipt 31/3/2012 if it is to be posted out
12/03/2012	The Nicholls	$113.00	... it will be $226 next year!!!
06/03/2012	Martin Robertson	$100.00	Fantasic effort, sounds like the conditions were dreadful.
02/03/2012	Nik and Mark Stirling	$25.00	Go Hard Blobby :0) xo
01/03/2012	Aimee Brighton	$50.00	Good luck for tomorrow! You rock it I'm sure!!!! x x x
01/03/2012	Dan Fenwick	$10.00	All the best and go hard!!!
27/02/2012	Kim Dawson	$50.00	Go Craig! Have a great week and good luck for the main event!!
24/02/2012	Pete Mayell	$150.00	And now my personal donation! The same applies - all the very best Craig.
24/02/2012	New Zealand Cricket	$250.00	From all the team at New Zealand Cricket - all the very best Craig!
23/02/2012	Ross Burns	$50.00	Bully - Kia Kaha Kia Maia
22/02/2012	Fit Goals	$40.00	way to go Craig - it has been a pleasure to help you get to your goal. Thanks for inspiring me and my training buddies as well. Looking forward to planning the next adventure with you!
22/02/2012	Nicky Morehu	$20.00	Good luck Craig - not far to go now and you will be an IRONMAN!!!! Go hard mate - don't forget to save your legs for the run!!!
21/02/2012	Di	$100.00
21/02/2012	UmpWayne	$50.00	Behind you all the way mate - Kia Kaha.
21/02/2012	Hugh Parker	$50.00	Well done & good luck from all your 'old' friends at Carlton!
21/02/2012	Tash Bale	$20.00	Good Luck Craig xxx
21/02/2012	Jamie Kerr	$100.00	Great work Craig, good luck.
20/02/2012	Ali Beck	$25.00	Superstar - inspirational. Good luck.
19/02/2012	Mandy Caldwell	$100.00	GO TEAM BULLOCH!
19/02/2012	Craig Arnold	$35.00	This gets you to 5k!
19/02/2012	Fraser Watts	$100.00	Inspirational. Well done and good luck.
19/02/2012	Diana Gardiner	$30.00	All the best cuz!
19/02/2012	Alan.C	$25.00	keep up the good work buddy. all the best!:)
18/02/2012	Michelle Pickles	$50.00	Good luck Craig! It was a privilege to be able to tell your story. You're a true inspiration. Go well and have a great day on the 3rd.
18/02/2012	Paula Nevin	$25.00	Good luck, all the best and good on you
17/02/2012	Kristin	$50.00	Supporting you 100% can't wait to see you cross that finish line!! Go you!!!
14/02/2012	Shay Jones	$20.00
12/01/2012	Scott Robertson	$50.00	Good Luck Craig!!!
14/12/2011	Rachel Wallis	$25.00	Keep up the awesome work Craig!!
17/10/2011	Brian and Margaret-Anne Evans	$35.00
09/10/2011	Jean Denniston	$75.00
06/10/2011	A & C McLay	$50.00	All the best for the challenge.
31/08/2011	Donna (White)	$30.00	Ironman is an amazing adventure. Enjoy it. Get through the training & the day will take care of itself. We will be there in March cheering you on
02/06/2011	Tina K.	$500.00	Craig, It's a fantastic thing you are doing. You are an inspiration, keep up the great effort!!!
20/04/2011	Amanda	$30.00	This should boost you over $1,000 - a tenth of the way there! Awesome job for a wonderful cause. JK would be proud x
18/04/2011	Roger & Pip	$50.00	Go hard. All our best.
16/04/2011	Ernie and Heather	$100.00
30/03/2011	KB	$25.00	Train hard - oops forgot you are on crutches :)
18/03/2011	Fiona Rickards	$50.00	You are really inspiring and I wish you all the best for your adventures. My husband hopes to do K2 this year so will look out for you.
02/03/2011	Abby	$50.00	Goodluck xx
02/03/2011	The Smiths	$200.00	Nice one Craig. Good luck!
24/02/2011	Styris family	$50.00	Good luck Craig. All the best.
24/02/2011	Natalie Graafhuis	$25.00	Good on you Craig! It takes a big person to stand up to mental illness!
24/02/2011	Jessica Diaz	$50.00	CRAIG!! That is awesome. My fiance did his first Ironman last August. I am doing my first half ironman one week before you, June 13. What a great cause!
22/02/2011	The Oldies	$100.00	Very proud of you, more instalments later
19/02/2011	wee craig	$100.00	Awesome physical challenge. I'm sure you'll be at Kona in 2013!
18/02/2011	Me	$50.00	Great reasons + a great goal. Proud of you Mister .. x
17/02/2011	Don	$25.00	Good on you - I'll look for you at the finish line. My support also recognises MHFNZ support provided to my my extended family.
17/02/2011	Marcus	$50.00	Very good cause.
17/02/2011	Fraser	$25.00	Go Bully!!
16/02/2011	Sharon @ FundraiseOnline	$25.00	Good on you Craig, all the best with the training!