Stephen McDonald

Help me create a mentally healthier world!

I'm standing up to join Team Black Dog to turn ground breaking research into life saving action.

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life — individuals, families, workplaces and communities.

I'm inspired by the work of Black Dog Institute and want to support them by raising money as part of my participation in Black Dog Institute's Hike for Mental Health: Kokoda 2023.

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can.

The more people that know about Black Dog Institute, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot to so many!

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My Updates

Bouddi National Park

Tuesday 28th Feb

Recent trip to the central coast has helped push the fitness another notch. Beautiful part of NSW and a great trip to build up my positivity bank

The Spitt Walk

Monday 13th Feb

Great walk Spitt Bridge to Manly on 11th February. Thanks to everyone who has donated. Slowly getting this old frame into shape

Training - Royal Nat Park

Monday 13th Feb

Started the 2023 training with a 2-day hike, just after Australia Day, through Royal National Park. Managed 34km over the two days. Was a great opportunity to wear in the shoes and the body

96 kms starts with just a single step...

Sunday 13th Nov

Started off the training this weekend with just some easy walking and treadmill incline. Got to start somewhere, right!

I'll try and update this blog each week as i slowly prepare.

The Why

Friday 11th Nov

Like many, I know through personal experience the pain of seeing those we know, and love suffer from poor mental health. We've also all been there ourselves, when life events send us into a spin of despair.

Thats why i am choosing to get involved with the Black Dog Institute, to make a difference through research and support programs.

Today, the eleventh day of the eleventh month seems a fitting day to kick start this fundraising journey. This time next year I'll be in Kakoda feeling the warmth of your generosity spurring me up the slopes that many gave their lives on years ago.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Westy

Great cause and awesome stuff Steve. I can’t wait to hear all about it!

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Jez Projects Pty Ltd

Great cause and best of luck

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Dennis Lindsay

Great initiative Steve. Kokoda is a significant challenge. All the best with the training.

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Daniella Candido

Great work Steve! Good luck!

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