🚶♀️ A Walk of 150km for a Cause that's Close to Home 🚶♀️
This World Mental Health Day, and every day this October, I'm stepping forward with purpose. My goal? To walk 150km and to shine a light on an issue that casts a shadow on so many lives: mental illness.
Why? Because mental health isn't just a statistic for me; it's personal. My family's narrative is intertwined with the heartbreaks of mental illness and suicide. The anguish of losing close family members to substance abuse disorders and the devastating blow of a nephew's suicide is something I carry with me every day.
In Australia, 1 in 5 of us will grapple with symptoms of mental illness each year. But behind each statistic is a story, a family, a life.
So, I walk in memory, in solidarity, and with hope. Hope that, with every step I take and every dollar raised, we can rewrite the story for someone else, ensuring they get the help and support they desperately need.
If my journey resonates with you, I humbly ask for your support. Whether it's a dollar or more, your contribution is a step towards a brighter future for mental health in Australia.
👟 Join me in this mission. Support my walk: https://lnkd.in/g5fZjv7x
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Current Senior at Desert Christian Academy, interested in on taking internships with Doctors, to help me with my career path of becoming a Dermatologist.
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