Mandy Morris

My walk is dedicated to the memory of my son, Orlando Handley

Mandy Morris

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. This is a very timely walk for me as my beautiful son Orlando took his life two years ago in October. I wish to support this worth cause and Honour the life of my son

Total Raised

$2,616

Total Distance

53km

Distance Goal

100km

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 Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

Elyjah Mcleod

Mandy I’m going to call you darling . I can’t find the words to write , but simply I love you and I feel your brave and broken heart .

$147.70

Joy B

Dear Mandy - you're so right about grief... No getting over, but yes, growing round the wound... I'm reminded of how eucalyptus trees heal when they lose a limb... Maybe even a safe nesting space for other creatures can emerge... Love to your dear courageous heart...

$117.17

Jonathan Santiago

Mandy, I am forever happy to hear his and your story on the Camino de Santiago. I remember the day we met and everything we talked about. I greatful we have met. My heart goes out to you and your son. Buen Camino

$112.02

Gill Hindmarsh

I hope this helps xxx

$111.27

Gary And Jude

All the best Mandy. Lots of love Gary & Jude

$106.85

Andrew Ewing

Thinking of you and your beautiful boy as you take on this walk. What a powerful way to honour him. Sending you love and strength with every step. 💙

$106.12

Small Mercies

While I have no idea, the journey you are on, I went through a dark journey of my own, but I didn’t want to be alive any more because of the pain I was in. I didn’t see a way out, but because I have a son, I didn’t want him to carry my burden. And so I kept going. I’m not telling you this because I need any support right now. I’m sharing that many of us have walked into the darkness and I know it well. As I am sure you do. If you need a mostly stranger who just knows you from the sun set beach strolls, I will be there. I honour your own terrible journey. Thank you for being so open ❤️

$106.12

Nicky Solomon

Sending gentle love, Mandy.

$85.48

Anita Bellman

Love to you Mandy 🩷

$70.66

Robert Tidehorn

Hi from sweden

$70.41

Anonymous

Sending so much love. 🩷🩷🩷 Avia

$57.94

Sara Atkins

I weep for you Mandy - and for the anguish Orlando experienced. I knew that dark place so every step and every dollar matters. With tender love. Sara

$54.62

Gillian Gasser

I think of you often, only imaging your pain. We stand with you in your grief

$54.62

Bill

$54.53

Andrea Jones

Inspiring to see the strength you have managed to find from Orlando’s passing. A great way to help others make different choices. Big hugs 💐

$54.12

Leah Deighton

A beautiful way to honour your darling boy and to channel your love and grief xx

$54.12

Lani Kennedy

Happy to help you achieve this goal, for yourself and Orlando ❤️🌹

$54.12

Carolyn Zantis

$54.12

Michael Shaw

Best wishes Mandy. Great goal.

$54.12

Jenni Cargill

So much love to you darling. I’ve been thinking of you but not managing to call yet. Any time you want to stay with me just let me know!! Love love love ❤️

$52.92

Jason Lasky

Wishing you well

$44.32

Jen Barrkman

Walk with joy and sadness. What a great thing to do to honour your son.

$44.32

Anonymous

Words are wholly inadequate to express my sorrow for your loss. I do understand it a bit, as my own brother lost his battle to his mental health 25+ years ago. I feel that loss still. Blessings to you as you navigate the huge challenges of grief and loss.

$44.32

Robyn Berrington

Mandy I've never really met you but smiled as we passed on the beach many times when we lived in Brunz. My heart goes out to you in your struggles. Rx

$43.60

Arion Ocean

See message I left as comment on your feed.

$43.60

Steve Marriott

$43.60

Sally Sussman

much love to you dear Mandy such honesty and courage my sweet .., walking is wonderful

$43.60

Sarah Ndiaye

Sending love x

$43.60

Jo Connor

Much love to you Mandy

$43.60

Anonymous

$43.60

Sammi🌻

Love you Mandy ❤️

$33.40

Ingrid C.

Mandy - what a great act of love and service.

$33.15

Kimberley Mcintyre

every step, one step at a time. sending love to you on your walk. xo

$30

Paul Scharka

You leave a beautiful legacy for Orlando. Amazing!!!

$27.81

Deborah Lilly

Buon Camino Mandy.

$27.81

Grateful Deb Servetnick

$25

Susie Forster

Wishing you all the best and well done for reaching out.

$24.70

Victoria Davis

$22.58

Anonymous

All love and courage to you

$22.58

Simon Chate

❤️

$22.58

Madaline Denney

$22.58

Bobbi Allan

A small support for the courageous steps you take every day.

$22.58

Jacinta

Love to you..

$20

Jax Fae

Dearest Mandy, I will forever miss and remember Orlando. Stay strong the world is a better place for you being in it. Sending you so much love. Always.

Thank you to my supporters

$112.02

Gill Hindmarsh

I hope this helps xxx

$111.27

Gary And Jude

All the best Mandy. Lots of love Gary & Jude

$106.85

Andrew Ewing

Thinking of you and your beautiful boy as you take on this walk. What a powerful way to honour him. Sending you love and strength with every step. 💙

$106.12

Small Mercies

While I have no idea, the journey you are on, I went through a dark journey of my own, but I didn’t want to be alive any more because of the pain I was in. I didn’t see a way out, but because I have a son, I didn’t want him to carry my burden. And so I kept going. I’m not telling you this because I need any support right now. I’m sharing that many of us have walked into the darkness and I know it well. As I am sure you do. If you need a mostly stranger who just knows you from the sun set beach strolls, I will be there. I honour your own terrible journey. Thank you for being so open ❤️

$106.12

Nicky Solomon

Sending gentle love, Mandy.

$85.48

Anita Bellman

Love to you Mandy 🩷

$70.66

Robert Tidehorn

Hi from sweden

$70.41

Anonymous

Sending so much love. 🩷🩷🩷 Avia

$57.94

Sara Atkins

I weep for you Mandy - and for the anguish Orlando experienced. I knew that dark place so every step and every dollar matters. With tender love. Sara

$54.62

Gillian Gasser

I think of you often, only imaging your pain. We stand with you in your grief

$54.62

Bill

$54.53

Andrea Jones

Inspiring to see the strength you have managed to find from Orlando’s passing. A great way to help others make different choices. Big hugs 💐

$54.12

Leah Deighton

A beautiful way to honour your darling boy and to channel your love and grief xx

$54.12

Lani Kennedy

Happy to help you achieve this goal, for yourself and Orlando ❤️🌹

$54.12

Carolyn Zantis

$54.12

Michael Shaw

Best wishes Mandy. Great goal.

$54.12

Jenni Cargill

So much love to you darling. I’ve been thinking of you but not managing to call yet. Any time you want to stay with me just let me know!! Love love love ❤️

$52.92

Jason Lasky

Wishing you well

$44.32

Jen Barrkman

Walk with joy and sadness. What a great thing to do to honour your son.

$44.32

Anonymous

Words are wholly inadequate to express my sorrow for your loss. I do understand it a bit, as my own brother lost his battle to his mental health 25+ years ago. I feel that loss still. Blessings to you as you navigate the huge challenges of grief and loss.

$44.32

Robyn Berrington

Mandy I've never really met you but smiled as we passed on the beach many times when we lived in Brunz. My heart goes out to you in your struggles. Rx

$43.60

Arion Ocean

See message I left as comment on your feed.

$43.60

Steve Marriott

$43.60

Sally Sussman

much love to you dear Mandy such honesty and courage my sweet .., walking is wonderful

$43.60

Sarah Ndiaye

Sending love x

$43.60

Jo Connor

Much love to you Mandy

$43.60

Anonymous

$43.60

Sammi🌻

Love you Mandy ❤️

$33.40

Ingrid C.

Mandy - what a great act of love and service.

$33.15

Kimberley Mcintyre

every step, one step at a time. sending love to you on your walk. xo

$30

Paul Scharka

You leave a beautiful legacy for Orlando. Amazing!!!

$27.81

Deborah Lilly

Buon Camino Mandy.

$27.81

Grateful Deb Servetnick

$25

Susie Forster

Wishing you all the best and well done for reaching out.

$24.70

Victoria Davis

$22.58

Anonymous

All love and courage to you

$22.58

Simon Chate

❤️

$22.58

Madaline Denney

$22.58

Bobbi Allan

A small support for the courageous steps you take every day.

$22.58

Jacinta

Love to you..

$20

Jax Fae

Dearest Mandy, I will forever miss and remember Orlando. Stay strong the world is a better place for you being in it. Sending you so much love. Always.