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$130

Total Distance

47km

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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.

My Updates

New rollerskates (fri 16oct)

Marketplace bargain - unworn skates for $50! Attempted a skate but felt very unsteady. Swapped the skates for trainers & enjoyed a 2.5km stroll along the river.

Rollerblading at the rink (tues 13oct)

First time rollerblading at the rink and I feel my 'blading bravado' has diminished since my 'falls'. Pre 'roller disco' skating lessons here I come!

This is dancing! (sat 10oct)

Dancing the afternoon & evening away at our local cafe/turned epic House DJ Dance event. Fun factor was high & I forgot to start the pedometer when the dancing began at 4.30pm - but it did record my last 5.2km as well as the Pub side quest on our way home. 🤭

Contemplative park walk (mon 12oct)

A quick 2km stroll around the park after seeing the plastic surgeon. Seems I misunderstood my recent results & WE will be cutting into the side of my nose to remove the 'basal cell/squamous carcinoma'. While I'm under general anaesthesia he'll also cut into my forehead to rule out a melanoma called 'lentigo maligna' 🫣. Slip slop slap everyone &.have your skin checked regularly! Attempted a little carpark skate (3km) but was too wobbly & distracted to enjoy it 🤷

Lake walking (sun 11oct)

A 4km stroll around the lake with me pal. xx

Vipassana & skating (fri 25sept)

I recently returned from my second ten day Vipassana course for the year. It's a tough gig tryin to quieten my mind & beat the blues - so I'm committing to daily meditation & regular skating! Thankyou to my gorgeously brilliant niece for introducing me to this challenge 🥰. I'll be skating, walking & swimming to help manage my own mental health & hopefully raise a few $ to support others that struggle. 💕