Susan Birchill
A tribute for Ben
Total Raised
$70
Total Distance
0km
Distance Goal
200km
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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I’m walking this October in memory of my beautiful nephew Ben, who would be turning 30 in December. He took his life on January 6th 2021 at age 26. There are never answers for the family and friends when a loved one dies in this way. The “black dog” can be all consuming that these beautiful people can see no other way to relieve their pain. Hopefully with these funds The Black Dog Institute can educate more people to realize these dark days can be overcome with support and knowledge. They can seek the help they need and know that they are not alone. It is important to talk to professionals and family and find some strategies to keep going. I also walk in memory of many other families affected that I know. The ages range from 14 to 72 and unfortunately there are about 15 people I can name. One is too many and we need to continue to talk about ways of preventing this from happening and changing the stigma attached to mental health. Keep walking everyone and keep sharing your achievements in km’s and donations Good luck ❤️❤️❤️