Team Members
2
Total Raised
$2,353
Total Distance
351km
Distance Goal
350km
Challenge - day 6
I have had to just take 2 days off, my feet are not playing nicely at all, and my ankles are not much better. I am in a little pain and discomfort and I feel that I am already just pushing through. I have to accept the fact that I they are not going to get better, that I’m just going to have to deal with and do what I can when I can. It’s certainly not what I set out to do - crushing this challenge, it’s not the ideal. My pain and discomfort is temporary. Again it’s not about me and how I feel - what I want to do for myself and how I want it done, it’s about others - the ones doing it tough mentally everyday with seemingly no end in sight. I need to remind myself that it doesn’t matter if I can only manage 1km each walk or 5, or 10km’s - I have pledged to do 125km’s all up in October and I will do it for each and every one of these people. Each km is raising money for funds that will be used to make help possible and programmes available so that light can be seen at the end of the tunnel. Nobody should have to live in darkness.Challenge - day 2
6kms this morning. It took me longer than I wanted but I need to look after these feet. I guess I’m not competing in speed based challenge or anything nor is it about me really, I’ve just got to do the km’s nomatter what they look like. I’m thankful to everyone who has supported me with their donations so far, it’s for a cause greater than us. Prating for those who are doing it really tough mentally - their lives matter and they are all worth it.xChallenge - day 1 - first day feels
Well I had a pretty good lead up to the challenge, had my groove on, got my very overweight self up to be able to walk 6km at least 5 days a week, (which is what I need to get to my pledged 125kms), was feeling good and then BAM…literally. on a trail walk last Sat I tripped on a very small tree trunk and went down hard. Not as hard as it could have been because my dog broke my fall, poor guy, cam still see the white of his right eye as he saw me falling. We both yelped😬 I continued walking another 3kms a little sore but more embarrassed than anything. Fast forward to the evening, bruised and very sore ankles and my old friends, the stress fractures were my companions again. Damn - Why??? I was so upset and annoyed, I even cried because I didn’t know if I’d be up to walking at least for a few weeks. I had my moment, needed to have it to be able to move on. Perspective is everything and I realised that these are just tiny little bumps in my attitude, not anything to be worried about. The challenges others are facing are much, much greater and some can feel no end in sight. I went for my first walk today, a little sore still but I will heal, I walk for those who are yet to find healing and that is what this challenge is about. Raising awareness to create opportunities for lifelong healing.xUpdate
Training starts
Registration done
so have committed once again to a cause that I am passionate about, last year I did the 150k, but felt I didn’t push myself, so this year I am heading for 200kSupport 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
$540
Anonymous
$320
Troy
Thank you Fabian and Kerin. God bless you both for your care and drive to improve mental health outcomes in our society. Love your Brother.
$111
Adrienne
Keep it up Fabian. God is Good.
$106
Dan And Bri
Go Fabian!!!!!!!!!
$100
Facebook Donation
$100
Elias Gonzalez
I appreciate what you’re doing, it means a lot to me with things Im going through
$71
Phil
Keep kicking those goals just like the Broncos!
$65
Louise Hutt
Go team Gonzalez! Lots of love from the Hutt family xxx
$60
Facebook Donation
$54
Doc
All the best with it mate. You'll smash it.
$54
Lunette Dsy
Proud of what I are doing
$54
Rob Day
Go girl!
$54
Robert Day
Such a great cause. I look forward to hearing about yours and Kerins progress. Love Rob
$54
T & G Eales
Great cause Kerin! One step at a time. :)
$51
Facebook Donation
$45
Micah Gonzalez
I’m so unbelievably proud of you mum, I love you
$45
Micah Gonzalez
I love you so much dad, you are such a good man, I’m proud to be your daughter
$44
Lyn Day
$44
Anonymous
Wow! So proud of your achievement. Amazing!
$44
Andrea Petrie
Thank you for supporting this cause.
$44
Andrew
Good on you bro
$41
Facebook Donation
$33
Lesley Davis
Good luck Kerin!
$33
Dave Mcnair
That’s incredible Fabian the k’s you have walked this month for mental health
$28
Karen Reardon
so proud!
$26
Facebook Donation
$25
Facebook Donation
$23
Aj Lapore
i love you so much Mrs. Gonzalez, i know it’s not much but i hope it’s enough for you and this amazing thing you’re doing. i miss you all and i’ll always always love you and your family so much <3
$23
Fabian Gonzalez
$23
Anonymous
Your always an inspiration, amazing, enjoy your walk 🤗🤗🌞🌞
$23
Myrna
Well done team Gonzalez!!
$17
Emma B
Our Fundraising Journey
So proud of you Team Gonzalez xx