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Total Distance

203km

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Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of 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

Final blog entry

I am glad i have been able to be part of this fundraiser for mental health research. Our team has achieved our monetary and distance challenges and I am grateful for the feeling of satisfaction. I personally have got alot from it mentally and physically and hopefully will continue to target 200 km per month as my personal target. i definitely feel fitter and up for the challenge , so thanks to the "one foot forward" cause and the $ donations that have supported us.

Done & dusted ! 200 km

Well, l have been on a quick walk to the beach to clock up my 200th km during October. I'm sure its alot more due to unknowingly paused fitness watch etc but it's for a great cause. I have dedicated my little effort to my beautiful deceased sister Irene. Mental health issues cost my sister her marriage, her home, problems with her family and it affects so many people around them. On her good days her smile would light up the darkest room.

Last day!

Tomorrow, 31st October is the last day of my 200km challenge. With only 3 km left for me to complete I must achieve that, however thunderstorms forcast for Perth. I will just have to get wet hey ! ocean drive is a favourite place to walk, it overlooks the ocean ,funny enough. Final blog tomorrow

Almost !

a 6km walk to starg the day, didn't take a pic so using a stored sunset, always look good. one day to ho and I should creep over the fini a h line of 200 km.

Yes i can!

2 extra walks today and mh pb distance during this hallenge. hard work but brings my target in sight and hopefully will completd my 200km by friday

Will i, won't i ?

The 31st October has krept up so 3 days for me to achieve my increased target ! Big 5 k walk to start today off, hard work but with this view at the half way point,sort of a pleasure not pain. Will I achieve my 200 km goal, or won't I ?

Close call to the wire finish

Yesterday ran away with itseld so a very low km count which puts real pressure on for Fridsys finish ! a quick 3+ km today in 30c heat was a bit punishing but had to be done. first walk of the day

Works both ways !

Well I am getting older and this last 2 years my fitness or lack of has been a worry. So I have changed things foodwise and this worthy cause was an ideal challenge to walk 100km during Ocober. I started well, so me being me, doubled my target to 200km. I am in the last week now and i feel my fitness has improved so just completed a 5 km walk to the beach and back for the first time in years. I have hit my financial fundraising goal too !This challenge I know has worked both ways, thanks everyone.

Monsoon

Slight exageration but the very heavy rain has "dampened" my effort thevlast few days but gettin g back on "track" . Todays beautiful walk we travelled to Mindarie for a scenic walk. Lovely !❤️