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Mary Cornwall

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My walk is dedicated to the memory of my loved one, Barry

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Raised

$1,513

My Goal

$1,500

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Mary

There is far too much suicide. It sucks to be the one left behind, but we don't really have any idea of just how much they are suffering. Noone is alone. If only we knew how to fix them

Total Raised

$1,513

Total Distance

100km

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 Updates

Day 31

The last of 100 klms

Day 31

The end of 100 klms

Day 31

Its done!!!! With the help of buddy Julie, we have walked the 100klms and raised in excess of $1500. I owe a debt of gratitude to Julie for her help and reflect on her words "Bazza was with us all the way" Love you mate Jule, and I miss my mate Barry. We just put One Foot Forward every day.

Day 30

Favourite moment/photo The start of a new day

Day 29

Compliment/conversation with a complete stranger. Organising physio visit for tomoz. Very much appreciared, thankyou

Day 28

Shadows Remember you still have friends in the shadows

Day 28

Shadows Out of the depth and darkness of the shadows into light....that is the aim of One Foot Forward

Day 27

Something bright and colourful.

Day 27

Something bright and colourful. A small act of kindness can make a huge impact.

Day 26

Attire not quite getting the workout that it demands and deserves

Day 25

Leaves

Day 25

Leaves

Day 25

Leaves

Day 25

So many different colours and shapes of leaves. So diverse just like us.

Day 24

Royals

Day 24

Royals

Day 24

Royals

Day 24

One Foot Forward Street Signs These are all local streets with a Royal flavour.

Day 22

One Foot Forward Wheelie Wednesday Like little ducks all in a row. Friends keeping an eye out for one another.

Day 21

the placing of my rock on my walkies to remind me of it might not look very nice but zero negativity on my behalf.

Day 20

Not all days will be bright and sunny. There will be dark cloudy days and these are when your mates come to the fore. Jules walked her way thru another 7klms on my belhalf.

Day 19

Selfie Sunday Mates go out of their way to pick you up from hospital and take you home and tuck you into bed. Thats what mates do xox

Day 19

Selfie Sunday

Day 18

the path forward

Day18

Jules favourite photos

Day 18

the calming and soothing effects of running water

Day 18

the dawning of a new day

Day 18

the reason why

Day 17

the strength and resilience of twigs

Day 17

Twigs

Day 16

the peace and tranquility of water

Day 16

water

Day 15

Everything friendship

Day 15

halfway mark

Day 14

chuffed

Day 14

Julie showimg off her skills on the croquet court.

Day 14

Julie filling in for Mary

Day 13

My mate Julie who is taking on my walk while I recover from a hip replacement. Some of the scenery on her walk.

Day 13

some of the scenery

Day 13

some of the animals

Not happy

Well my walkies has come to a screaming halt....tripped over the kerb fell and now in Dandenong hospital awaiting hip surgery tomoz. Mate Julie is taking on remainder of walk for me. Will keep making updates.

Start of a new day

finally sunrise!!!

Builds up

slowly slowly

Day 11

the start of a new day

The why

Soooo much to live for

Day 10 the why

Barry is the one that would sit up around the campfire and tell stories and jokes and dissect the days fishing. That came to a screaming halt in July 23 when he fell over the edge. He then spent twelve months chasing doctors and medications seeking instant health. Not content and too tired to persevere, he made the comment "if I have to live like this it isn't worth living" And with that he took his own life on 10 July 2024. The day before his birthday. He would have turned 72. I miss him every day and I miss what he is missing out on. Its not just about those who suicide, its also about those left behind, always wondering what if.... The journal and photos have been a hard emotional jouney. And I feel for everyone tied up in the nightmare that is mental health.

Day 9

No four legged creatures whilst walking, but just look at who was waiting patiently for me to get home from walkies.

Wheelies wednesday

you can lean on me

Wheelies wednesday

friends

Day 7

A bridge too far, that must be how it feels for soo many people trying to overcome the depths of depression. We need to ensure that we join them in taking one foot forward until they reach the end of that bridge safely.

Day 6

Carry it around in your pocket. Feed off 'positives' only. Not much walkies today, most of the day in trains.

Merri creek

day 5

Rail trail

Rail Trail

Day 5 selfies sunday

While I am out and about and trying to clock up a few klms around Warrnambool Rail Trail and Merri Creek, the family is at puppy training with their newest fur baby.

Day 4

Keep those fluids up. If you are feeling thirsty then you are already getting dehydrated. If you find tap water hard to swallow, put a slice of lemon in with your water and into the fridge so it's nice and cold.

Day 3

Finally getting a handle on the app klms counter. Today walked with daughter and her friend and they commented 'klms sound about right' Was going to buy a stranger a cup of coffee for my 'random act of kindness', but instead was led to donating to a random person. It's all about the cause.....mental health support

Day 2

M for menu

Day 2

M for myki

Day 2

M for mg

Day 1

We are on the way. Still trying to get a handle on the app klms counter. It has cheated me out of a few klms already!!!!!

Uuh ooh

Eight days out from walkies and there are a couple of new kids on the block. Someone is not happy and turning their backs on them!!!

Jostling

chomping at the bit!!!

One month


Definitely not earned

Getting angsty

Waiting patiently

long road ahead

walkies

October is Mental Health month and throughout the course of the month I intend to lace up my trompers and walk 100 klms to raise much needed funds. 
With your support and encouragement I am aiming to raise $1000 for the campaign.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$205.21

Mary Cornwall

$123.43

Facebook Donation

$111.27

John Cornwall

$106.12

Bernadette Webb

Good luck Mary hope you reach your goal and make a difference xxx

$106.12

Joy Niven

$106.12

Julie Beasley

Bazza will be with you all the way.

$101.42

Facebook Donation

$69.92

Eleanor & Markymark

Sending love and best wishes Mary love from Eleanor and Markymark xxxxxxx

$61.62

Facebook Donation

$60.97

Facebook Donation

$60.97

Facebook Donation

$55.92

Facebook Donation

$54.12

Russell Marriott

$50

Joanne Kingwill

Miss you Uncle Baz x

$43.60

Kelly Sheehan

Keep fighting the fight, Mez 💪🏼🫶🏼

$43.60

Robyn Milroy

I support you 100% Mary

$43.60

Pauline Mcintosh

Good on you.

$40.75

Facebook Donation

$25.58

Facebook Donation

$22.58

Jill Schultz

Great job and all the best to your friend who is finishing the challenge. 🌹

$20.53

Facebook Donation

Thank you to my supporters

$106.12

Bernadette Webb

Good luck Mary hope you reach your goal and make a difference xxx

$106.12

Joy Niven

$106.12

Julie Beasley

Bazza will be with you all the way.

$101.42

Facebook Donation

$69.92

Eleanor & Markymark

Sending love and best wishes Mary love from Eleanor and Markymark xxxxxxx

$61.62

Facebook Donation

$60.97

Facebook Donation

$60.97

Facebook Donation

$55.92

Facebook Donation

$54.12

Russell Marriott

$50

Joanne Kingwill

Miss you Uncle Baz x

$43.60

Kelly Sheehan

Keep fighting the fight, Mez 💪🏼🫶🏼

$43.60

Robyn Milroy

I support you 100% Mary

$43.60

Pauline Mcintosh

Good on you.

$40.75

Facebook Donation

$25.58

Facebook Donation

$22.58

Jill Schultz

Great job and all the best to your friend who is finishing the challenge. 🌹

$20.53

Facebook Donation