Melissa Ballard

Total Raised

$369

Total Distance

30km

Distance Goal

40km

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

💚every day is different💚

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” “Sometimes the people who smile the most are fighting battles they never talk about.” “Behind my silence is a mind that never stops and a heart that feels everything.” “You are allowed to walk away from anything that costs you your peace of mind.”

Day 2

So far have walked 9kms & raised $279 Keep Sharing my page & any donation im forever grateful for no matter how big or small it all helps 💚

walking with purpose: supporting mental health

Walking for Mental Health 💚 This October, I’m taking on a personal challenge that means a lot to me — walking to raise awareness and support for mental health. Mental health is something that affects so many people, yet it can still be difficult to talk about. Behind a smile, a conversation or someone simply saying “I’m okay” can be a completely different story. I’m walking to remind people that it’s okay not to be okay, it’s okay to ask for help, and no one should feel like they have to face things alone. Every step I take throughout October will be for those who are struggling, for those who have felt alone, for those who are supporting someone they love, and for those who are no longer here to tell their story. This fundraiser is about more than raising money. It’s about starting conversations, breaking down the stigma around mental health and letting people know that their lives matter. If you’re able to support my fundraiser, whether through a donation, sharing my page, joining me for a walk, or simply checking in on someone you care about, I would be incredibly grateful. One step. One conversation. One person at a time. 💚 Thank you to everyone who supports me throughout this journey. Every bit of encouragement means more than you know. #WalkingForMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #OctoberWalk

“Every Step Matters 💚 – My Walk for Mental Health”.

 October, I’ll be taking part in a walk for mental health awareness. 🥾💚

Mental health is something that affects so many people, yet it can still be so hard to talk about. I’m walking to help raise awareness, show support for those who may be struggling, and remind people that you are never alone.

Sometimes simply asking someone, “Are you okay?” can make a huge difference. 💚

I’m proud to be taking part and doing my little bit to support such an important cause.

If you’re able to support me, whether that’s through a donation, sharing this post, or simply joining me in spreading awareness, it would mean so much. 💚


My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$55.95

Sarah Rousell

🚶‍♀️

$55.95

Anonymous

$55.95

Melissa Ballard

$55

Shiloh

$45.30

Kerry Lavers

$34.40

Sally Roach

$25

Facebook Donation

$20

Nicole O'brien

$11.92

Carmel Coutts

$10

Tash Briggs

Thank you to my supporters

$55

Shiloh

$45.30

Kerry Lavers

$34.40

Sally Roach

$25

Facebook Donation

$20

Nicole O'brien

$11.92

Carmel Coutts

$10

Tash Briggs