My Walk

My Progress

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My Target

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How Walking Improves My Mental Health

Depression has been a constant unwelcome visitor throughout most of my adult life. Things can be going fantastically well but depression has a way of transforming brilliant into average or a disappointment.

Going for a walk is one of my strategies for walking it out of the door. Watching nature enjoy the day, seeing blue the sky through my eyes and not the grey skies hovering over my mood. Being active, inhaling fresh air and exhaling the blues.

I don't remember ever returning from a walk not feeling better. It often brings calmness, clarity and helps keep depression at bay.

I'm walking to remember those lost to suicide and help people in crisis

Tragically, every year over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their own life and over 3,000 Australians die by suicide.

Lifeline receives over 1 million contacts from people in crisis each year.

Suicide has devastating impact on friends and loved ones.

For World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), I will be taking part in Out of the Shadows and walking for the 9 people lost to suicide every day.

I'm walking to raise funds for Lifeline to provide suicide prevention services and support for Australians in need.

Please support my walk and sponsor me to help those in crisis.

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

My impact so far

I've raised $196 so far to answer 5 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.