Michelle Otanes

Michelle Otanes

You are not alone. This walk is not just for those already receiving support, but also for those silently struggling — the ones who feel they have to carry the weight alone. Every step I take is in honour of them, and in hope of a future where no one feels they have to suffer in silence.

Total Raised

$320

Total Distance

255km

Distance Goal

100km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

October is Mental Health Month, I’ve decided to take a step forward — literally One Foot Forward at a time.

I’m committing to walk 100 kms to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute, an organisation dedicated to delivering life-changing mental health research, treatment, education, and digital services to those who need them most.

This walk is not just for those already receiving support, but also for those silently struggling — the ones who feel they have to carry the weight alone. Every step I take is in honour of them, and in hope of a future where no one feels they have to suffer in silence.

My goal is to raise $100 (our M&T Resources team is aiming for $3000) to help Black Dog continue their vital work.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can turn steps into change. 🙏

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$65

Jen

💓💓💓

$50

David Buck

Good work love, and a great cause!

$50

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$33.15

Emma Otanes Warner

Donation comes from Mom

$33.15

Luzminda Willis

More power Michelle👌😊

$22.58

Suzi Hoeks

$20

Theres M

Well done in supporting such a great cause. Enjoy your walks!

$18

Samuel Buck

Donating my tuckshop money - good on you Mum.

$11.65

Ianthe Price

You've got this!! 💪

$10

Michaela Buck

Keep on walking Mum! Love you♡ (Michaela finally agreed to donate some of her pocket money for a good cause🤣)

$6.13

Poojitha Venkatraopeta

Let’s goo Michelle… we can do it

Thank you to my supporters

$33.15

Emma Otanes Warner

Donation comes from Mom

$33.15

Luzminda Willis

More power Michelle👌😊

$22.58

Suzi Hoeks

$20

Theres M

Well done in supporting such a great cause. Enjoy your walks!

$18

Samuel Buck

Donating my tuckshop money - good on you Mum.

$11.65

Ianthe Price

You've got this!! 💪

$10

Michaela Buck

Keep on walking Mum! Love you♡ (Michaela finally agreed to donate some of her pocket money for a good cause🤣)

$6.13

Poojitha Venkatraopeta

Let’s goo Michelle… we can do it