My walk is dedicated to the memory of my cousin, Patty
Our generous corporate partner Safety Mate are matching all donations received today, up to $250,000!
Alysha
A tribute for Oatty
Total Raised
$511
Total Distance
99km
Distance Goal
200km
Support My Walk for Mental Health Research
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness each year?
This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.
It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my walk.
Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$114.50
Wynns
Bless you Ally. Pat is proud of you I’m sure of that
$112.09
David Nicholson
Such a great cause. Something close to my own heart
$77.36
Brooke Wynn
May Patty's ocean blue eyes help your walk for him and so many others!! so no one and no family ever feels the heart ache and devastating loss to the black dog. Proud of you my girl. And yes the light is always on and always a safe place to land.
$60
Wifey
You are an absolute pillar of strength- Patty would be so proud of you my beautiful wife xxx
$55.95
Jo Moss
$45.30
Anonymous
$45.30
Michelle Donovan
Thank you to my supporters
$60
Wifey
You are an absolute pillar of strength- Patty would be so proud of you my beautiful wife xxx
$55.95
Jo Moss
$45.30
Anonymous
$45.30
Michelle Donovan
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On the 22/09/2020 i received a call that no one wants to receive. My cousin had taken his life. In that moment my heart felt a pain that it hadn’t felt before. Since then i’ve participated in all kinds of fundraisers to raise awareness and money to support organisation like the black dog institute. I often wonder if a certain helpline didn’t hang up on my cousin would things be different. My cousins legacy has driven me to change the way the world in any small way possible because even the smallest changes can be the difference! I never want any families to go through the heart ache of what mine and so many others have! You will never walk alone! I’ll always leave my porch light on in the darkest times so you know where to go