Karen Williams, regional co-ordinator at Parent to Parent Coastal BOP, has wanted to live life to the fullest since turning 40 but didn't expect to be dropped off a six-storey building.
Because of a parachuting accident several years ago, Karen isn't comfortable with heights.
Although her nerves won't stop her taking part in the Drop Your Boss event for the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) on September 3.
Along with 24 other leaders - including MP Simon Bridges and The Hits host and Bay News columnist Will Johnston - Karen will be abseiling from the top of Regional House on Elizabeth Street to raise funds for FYD.
"I am always asking for support for Parent to Parent from our community to support families with kids with special needs and really felt it was time I gave something back," Karen says.