Team Members
6
Total Raised
$2,233
Total Distance
513km
Distance Goal
600km
An Exercise in learning about Myself - Elizabeth Lamb
About this time last year, I was too sick to complete my walk.I was too sick to walk, too sick to keep up with my studies, to work, and the depression and anxiety was even making my home life difficult.
My self-esteem took a pretty disastrous hit and I felt as though I was a failure, a loser and weak. I was becoming paranoid that my husband was going to become unhappy with me (he didn't, by the way. He's a far better person than my depression brain tells me he is).
I spent a long time in and out of therapy, doctors and specialist's offices. And even longer at home, trying to recover. There have been theories about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and that means I may be looking at spending the rest of my life micro-managing my energy levels. Sacrificing things I want to do for things I need to do.
When I finally did recover, my body was weak. At present, I am still weak. More so than I have been in all my adult life. So this year's walk is not just in solidarity for people with or who have lost people to depression. I have been walking with that in mind for the past three years. This year, I am walking to learn what my new limits are. How best to look after my body as it is now. and how to care for myself when my energy runs too low to do anything much.
I wasn't able to walk today. Or yesterday. And it's okay. I don't have to like it, but it is okay.
And isn't that the important part? That I'm learning to be okay with my current self and not bullying myself over things that I can't do? Or need to be patient to achieve?
Yeah, I think it's a good thing.
Support Our 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, our team is taking part in One Foot Forward to help reduce the impact of mental illness and suicide.
We're 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 our walk.
Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.
Our Achievements
Thank you to our supporters
$111
Natalia Ledger
$109
Adrian Acevedo
Go Sinead, keep walking!
$106
Charlie Dowling
Good cause
$105
Salma
You are amazing! proud of you. Xxx
$105
Caroline B
Way to go, Sarah! Keep up the good work.
$80
Bronwyn Dixon
You're doing great! Thanks so much for supporting such an important cause.
$71
Carlo Monzo
$70
Suzie
You’re amazing Sarah!🙌🏼
$70
Elisa Ghisalberti
Go Flea!
$65
Tanvir
Great cause Sarah!!!
$65
Ghaida
Proud of you ❤️
$65
Richard & Josephine Lamb
Well done sweetheart! Love Mum and Dad xx
$65
Richard & Josephine Lamb
Well done sweetheart! Love Mum and Dad xx
$55
Anonymous
$55
Phoebe Wisd
$54
Sharon Green
$54
Gaylene Johnson
So very proud of you!
$50
Anita And Nick Von Korff
Keep up the good work Sarah!
$50
Rob Cleary
Good luck Liz! - Love Rob :)
$50
Robert Cleary
Happy Walking Nay! - Love Rob :)
$50
Niki G
Well done lovely Flea xx
$44
Karly Joyce
$44
Priyanka Datta Damle
$44
Anonymous
$44
Sneji
<3
$44
Roman Goncharenko
$44
Tkap
$44
Elizabeth Lamb
Four yeears on and still quietly kicking ass. I am so proud of you sis, you are an inspiring woman and I love you so much.
$44
Julia
Go Bails! Congratulations on your generous efforts xx
$44
Yvonne Donoghue
Such an amazing thing to do for a brilliant cause. Well done Flea! 🙌💕
$44
Sarah Ledger
You are a superstar Lil' Pip 🫶🏻👯♀️
$43
Felicity Jurd
$40
Julian
Super cause Flea - best of luck!
$40
Monica Brian
$33
Deena Hunter
Happy to be able to support you!
$30
Holly Tan
Proud of you as always
$30
Indi M
Well done friend, proud of you :)
$23
Nicole Toma
So proud of you and honoured to call you my friend! <3
$23
Elizabeth Lamb
You are so amazing Bailey!! I am so proud of you. ❤ keep walking and being the smart, brave, creative and wonderful person you are.
$20
Hashem
$12
Stephanie Kuczer
You can do it, Liz! One step at a time xx
Our Fundraising Journey
Go Sarah!