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Rachel Bosch

I’m walking to support friends and strangers whose lives are affected by mental health issues, and because walking with a purpose has greatly helped my own mental health.

Total Raised

$55

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125km

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.

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Why I walk

This time last year, I had just said goodbye to my beautiful beloved black dog. He had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in February, and we spent the next five months doing everything to make him happy; especially daily walks in different places, being something he really enjoyed most right to the end. After he was gone, I felt a bit lost. I had spent so long doing all I could for my boy. My remaining dog was there to console me which really helped, but I still felt empty and in need of some kind of purpose. When I saw an ad for One Foot Forward, it seemed like a sign - I could still do something for The Black Dog, albeit a different kind.

I didn’t expect to be able to raise much in donations, nor walk too far, but the support I received was surprising and inspiring. I pushed my total up and walked my sweet white dog daily, which she loved of course, and lo and behold WE HIT OUR GOALS! I am so thankful to all the people who supported me, not just because of their donations, but also because that month helped me build a new habit of doing solid walks daily. Now we rarely go a day without at least an hour’s walk in the quiet forest. My personal mental health (and physical health) has benefited SO MUCH from this I can’t even describe it. And my white dog is continuing to love it too of course!

I never imagined that signing up for this would improve my life the way it has, so here I am for another go! I don’t expect I will hit the donation target, everyone’s cost of living has increased substantially since just last year, but every bit helps. Just know it’s about so much more for me 💜