Lisa Trusler had a goal of making a trail of coins around Trafalgar Park to raise money for mental health.
And although she got nowhere near her goal - she did manage to raise almost $1000.
Lisa, who is the junior club captain for Nelson Rugby Football Club, was at a delegate meeting recently when the topic of mental health was raised.
“Mental health is huge at the moment, not just in the rugby community, but everywhere.”
The club day last Saturday was the ideal time and she says it was well-supported with many in the community heading down to lay coins.
They managed to make it 36 metres - nowhere near the perimeter, but a goal to beat for next year.
“It was 8.65kg of coins and ended up being $955.10, with donations still coming in.”
The money will go to The White House in Nelson - a safe space for those struggling with mental health.
“I absolutely love the open door policy, that absolutely anyone can walk in off the street, you don’t have to go to your doctor, you don’t have to wait - that is massive.”
