HopeWalk Suicide Prevention Movement

29/10/2025

New Chapter for HopeWalk Blenheim. All the best to Logan. Thank you 💛🎗️

29/10/2025

Celebrating our 10th year on Facebook with one of the first photos that was posted. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 💛🎗️🙏🤗🎉

29/10/2025

A Message of Gratitude to Bary Neal

From all of us across our HopeWalk Movement worldwide, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Bary Neal for his incredible nine years of service leading HopeWalk Blenheim.

Before connecting with HopeWalk, Bary was already deeply involved in su***de prevention and community outreach, faithfully walking alongside those in pain and bringing people together through compassion and care. When he helped start and launch HopeWalk Blenheim, he carried that same heart for people—transforming his own journey of loss into a powerful movement of hope and healing.

Bary, your humility, love, and tireless commitment have inspired many across Marlborough, New Zealand, and around the world. You’ve shown what it means to lead with courage and faith, turning tragedy into purpose and helping others find light in their darkest moments.

Alongside your amazing wife Wendy, you have walked with grace—lifting others up, listening deeply, and creating a safe place for people to heal and belong. Together, you’ve built a legacy of love that will continue to impact generations.

As you now hand over the reins to Logan Papier, we honour all that you’ve poured into this kaupapa and the community you’ve helped grow. Our aroha, thoughts, and prayers are with you both as you move into a new season of rest, renewal, and self-care. You have given so much, and you deserve every blessing that follows.

We are profoundly grateful and humbled by your service, and you will always remain a cherished part of the HopeWalk whānau.

With deep appreciation, grace, and love,
~ HopeWalk Worldwide

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09/09/2025

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01/09/2025

A truly a remarkable human being. It’s Bary last event in charge as he takes a back seat and looks after himself. Get there and support the legend!

Just letting all you amazing supporters of Hopewalk know that this will be my last year running the event. A while ago I got diagnosed with Parkinson's, and there are a lot of things I need to do to stop it deteriorating too quick, so time to put more time into my own well being. I just want to say a massive thank you to you all, as without your support, this event would of faded out years ago. I took this role on 3 months after losing my son to su***de, never expecting to get over 600 people 8 years later, and that's thanks to you, the community getting behind it. I have an amazing young man taking over, Logan Papier, who lost his older brother to su***de, will be taking over after the event in 11 days time. I would really love to see you all at Hopewalk this year, come join us and make it a day the community gets behind a hugely important cause. Remember, you are awesome, your storm will pass, and your rainbow will shine after the storm
Thank you, and see you on the 13th

07/08/2025

Honouring a Visionary Leader – Christine Tomasevich

As this chapter of HopeWalk Rotorua comes to a close, we pause to honour and give heartfelt thanks to one of its founding leaders – Christine Tomasevic.

Since the very first walk in November 2018, Christine’s visionary leadership, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment to mental health and su***de prevention have been the heartbeat of the movement in Rotorua. Under her guidance, and with the help of dedicated volunteers and community partners, HopeWalk Rotorua became a powerful expression of love, unity, and hope – walking together for lives that matter.

Even with the challenges of COVID, the walk continued to be a beacon of light, culminating in our final walk in 2023 – the same year Christine gracefully stepped down as Chairperson. Her leadership has left a lasting impact, and her legacy will continue to echo through the lives touched by every step taken, every conversation started, and every heart that found hope.

We also want to thank every volunteer, supporter, stakeholder, and community member who walked this journey with us. HopeWalk Rotorua would not have been what it was without you.

Thank you, Christine – your courage and care helped lead a movement that truly made a difference. Enjoy the next season of life.

Arohanui, your HopeWalk global family
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