His company has raised $1m for mental illness charities. Photo: NZ HeraldKiwi footwear company Merchant and Mi Piaci has raised more than $1 million for mental health and awareness, through its charity Young Hearts Project. "Every time Toms sells a pair of shoes, they give one away to a child in need somewhere in the world. "The ambition with the young hearts programme is to raise as much money as we can and our staff have been great at getting in behind this." Where to get help:Healthline 0800 611 116Lifeline Aotearoa 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Samaritans 0800 726 666Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797General mental health inquiries: 0800 44 33 66The Depression Helpline 0800 111 757

Source: Otago Daily Times February 27, 2018 02:15 UTC