Cindy
Total Raised
$3,250
Total Distance
175km
Distance Goal
300km
Support My Walk for Mental Health Research
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of mental illness each year?
Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it, but those around them.
This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help reduce the impact of 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.
My Updates
Day 18
Day 6
So, my dodgy knee has slowed things up a bit... just a "little" behind in my 10km/day quest! But, I'm not getting hung up on that. I'm frustrated that an injury has slowed me down and changed the plans I had for my last week of holidays but I'm grateful for the time that I've had to rest it. The weather has been stunning too so it's been lovely to get out and enjoy short strolls in my favourite places. Share
Day 3
Day 1
Why i'm walking
It was March. I was at rock bottom. Totally burnt out. Nothing left in my tank. I felt like an empty shell, merely existing, in survival mode, barely getting from one day to the next. I'd been running on empty for longer than I could remember, and I couldn't do it any longer. I organised to take leave from my workplace. I used all my sick leave and half of my long service. It hurt as I had never intended on using my leave that way. Long service leave was meant for adventure and exploring the world but I knew I had to get myself right again. Despite what part of my brain was fighting to tell me, I knew that my family needed me, I knew there were more good days and experiences to come. It was a deep dark pit, and it scared the shit out of me to see the bottom of it. For someone who's used to being the bright, bubbly, positive and energetic one, it was a really difficult place to be. However, I've never been known for being quiet 😜 I began shouting it from the rooftops. I'm not okay! I need help! Admitting that you're not okay is a really vulnerable place to be but it's worth it. I'm incredibly fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive family and network of friends. I relied on them heavily to help drag me through. I sought professional support, accessed online resources and read everything I could about burn out, depression, stress and anxiety. I wasn't going to go down without a fight. Not everyone is as fortunate. Not everyone has an invested cheersquad. Not everyone can see better days coming. Not everyone has the finances to take the time out and access the same professional support. Those of you who helped me will have my eternal gratitude. You know who you are 🩷 So, now it's time for me to step up and help raise funds to support other Aussies and to increase mental health education and awareness. If you can afford to donate, thank you. If it's not within budget, that's totally okay too, I simply ask you to spread kindness. It's free and you never know the difference you just might make to someone's day. 😊🙏🏻🩷 Finally, please don't ever suffer alone. Shout it out. Ask for help. Flick me a message. Call me. It's okay not to be okay. You are not alone. Xx Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
$520
Leila & Mike Marrom
GO YOU GOOD THING ... AND NO LOOKING BACK 😃
$147.70
Anonymous
Get walking girl 😆
$106.12
Karl Van Est
Let me know if you need a running partner for one leg of your challenge😀
$106.12
Tami Lucas
You are a queen, love you 😘
$106.12
Bec And Ben
So proud of you and love you loads!
$100
Mum & Dad
We love you!
$100
Facebook Donation
$70.56
T Dewhurst & R Vanderstaak
$69.92
Bec Hamill
You are an inspiration Cindy ✨️
$69.92
T Dewhurst And R Vanderstaak
Super proud of you
$69.92
Josh Hyde
Great work Cindy!!!
$69.92
Rhonelle Brown
$69.92
Belinda Rosa
Super proud of your effort and raising awareness of mental health ❤️
$65
Cindy Marron
$60
Les & Mandy
$57.30
Holly Kelly
Here's your lucky last 53$ to make your goal! You will smash it! So inspired and proud of you!
$55.27
Karen Blakeley
You are inspirational. Thank you 💕
$54.12
Katie
You go girl xx. Been fighting my own battles this last year but travelling Oz seems to be helping lots
$54.12
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$54.12
Carl Cottone
Wear some good shoes sister 😂
$54.12
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$54.12
Kate Newman
The world loves your zest Cindy! Keep walking and smiling 🙂
$54.12
Princess
$54.12
Kayleigh
You are an inspiration! Woohoo 🫶🫶
$54.12
Smith And Sons Cairns
Worthy cause, sorry it took me so long!!!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Matt O'connor
Get it Cindo!
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Facebook Donation
$45.80
Facebook Donation
$45
Facebook Donation
$43.96
Rachel Comer
You are incredible Cindy.
$43.60
Kate Gorman
$43.60
Sally Lim
Good on you Cindy - sending you love x
$43.60
Comino/greubs
You got this Cindy!!
$43.60
Paula
Go you little dynamo🥰
$42.64
Paychiam
So proud of you Cindy ! Go go go !
$42.64
Allen Family
Go get it Cindy
$42.64
Oliver
Love what you’re doing Cindy and loved your story! It can be very tough sometimes but the best thing we can do is keep spreading kindness and love ❤️
$42
Di Harris
Love your work Cindy. Now go and buy some new shoes ☺️
$40.75
Facebook Donation
$40
Mot Marron
Go girl
$33.15
Michelle Smith
Go Cindy! You can do this 🏃♀️
$30.64
Facebook Donation
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Wendy Bomford
You go girl!!
$22.68
Darren & Kathryn Holland
Great job Cindy & thanks for sharing your story!
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Facebook Donation
$17.94
Facebook Donation
$10
Luke F
Thank you to my supporters
$106.12
Tami Lucas
You are a queen, love you 😘
$106.12
Bec And Ben
So proud of you and love you loads!
$100
Mum & Dad
We love you!
$100
Facebook Donation
$70.56
T Dewhurst & R Vanderstaak
$69.92
Bec Hamill
You are an inspiration Cindy ✨️
$69.92
T Dewhurst And R Vanderstaak
Super proud of you
$69.92
Josh Hyde
Great work Cindy!!!
$69.92
Rhonelle Brown
$69.92
Belinda Rosa
Super proud of your effort and raising awareness of mental health ❤️
$65
Cindy Marron
$60
Les & Mandy
$57.30
Holly Kelly
Here's your lucky last 53$ to make your goal! You will smash it! So inspired and proud of you!
$55.27
Karen Blakeley
You are inspirational. Thank you 💕
$54.12
Katie
You go girl xx. Been fighting my own battles this last year but travelling Oz seems to be helping lots
$54.12
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$54.12
Carl Cottone
Wear some good shoes sister 😂
$54.12
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$54.12
Kate Newman
The world loves your zest Cindy! Keep walking and smiling 🙂
$54.12
Princess
$54.12
Kayleigh
You are an inspiration! Woohoo 🫶🫶
$54.12
Smith And Sons Cairns
Worthy cause, sorry it took me so long!!!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Matt O'connor
Get it Cindo!
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Facebook Donation
$45.80
Facebook Donation
$45
Facebook Donation
$43.96
Rachel Comer
You are incredible Cindy.
$43.60
Kate Gorman
$43.60
Sally Lim
Good on you Cindy - sending you love x
$43.60
Comino/greubs
You got this Cindy!!
$43.60
Paula
Go you little dynamo🥰
$42.64
Paychiam
So proud of you Cindy ! Go go go !
$42.64
Allen Family
Go get it Cindy
$42.64
Oliver
Love what you’re doing Cindy and loved your story! It can be very tough sometimes but the best thing we can do is keep spreading kindness and love ❤️
$42
Di Harris
Love your work Cindy. Now go and buy some new shoes ☺️
$40.75
Facebook Donation
$40
Mot Marron
Go girl
$33.15
Michelle Smith
Go Cindy! You can do this 🏃♀️
$30.64
Facebook Donation
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Wendy Bomford
You go girl!!
$22.68
Darren & Kathryn Holland
Great job Cindy & thanks for sharing your story!
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Facebook Donation
$17.94
Facebook Donation
$10
Luke F
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I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.