My Walk

My Progress

57km

My Target

100km

WALKING FOR JESSE AND FOR THE REST OF US!

I have decided that from today (August 13, 2026) until September 10, I will be taking part in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness.

My objective is whatever distance I can cover over that time, I will walk the greatest percentage that I possibly can of those accumulated kilometres collected, on September 10.

I’m doing this in memory of my good friend Jesse, who lost his life to this battle after struggling with mental illness.

Jesse’s death has stayed with me. It’s made me think a lot about how many people, particularly men, carry things quietly and don’t always talk about what’s really going on.

Having said that, it’s not just men; women experience the same issues. That’s the one nasty thing about mental illness: it doesn’t discriminate based on age, gender or race.

I’m a man. I’m a single dad struggling with shared custody. I have my own pressures, stresses and difficult days, and I know what it can feel like when life becomes overwhelming. I’m not pretending to have all the answers, but I do believe we need to talk more openly about mental health and let people know that they don’t have to face everything alone.

So I’m doing this walk for Jesse.

I’m also doing it for myself.

And I’m doing it for anyone who might find themselves struggling in the future — because none of us know when life might become too much, or when someone we love might need someone to reach out.

If you’d like to support me, you can donate through my fundraising page. Every donation helps support Lifeline’s work in suicide prevention and mental health.

And even if you can’t donate, sharing this post could help reach someone who needs to see it.

For Jesse. For me. For all of us. ❤️

All of the data 📊 for my progress can be located in the gallery below and in the My Fitness Activity section.

My impact so far

I've raised $325 so far to answer 8 calls for Lifeline's crisis support hotline to connect and bring hope to people in crisis.

With your support, we can ensure that no person has to face their darkest moments alone.