Miles for the Mind

Help me make it meaningful

Hey Everyone!

On September 19th, I’ll be taking on the Sydney Backyard Ultra, pushing myself one lap at a time, every hour on the hour, covering 6.7km for as long as I can go.

But this challenge is about so much more than running.

I’m taking on this challenge to raise money and awareness for mental health, a cause that is close to my heart, while also sharing a message that I believe we all need to hear.

A reminder that we are strong and resilient, even when life feels overwhelming. We can take things one moment, one breath, and one step at a time. Even when our minds get loud, we can keep moving forward.

Most importantly, we are loved, valued, and never alone.

Every lap will represent something bigger than the distance. There will be moments when it hurts, moments when I want to stop, and moments where I’ll have to dig deeper than I ever have before. But I think that’s a lot like the challenges we face in life.

Sometimes you can’t see the finish line. Sometimes all you can do is take the next step forward.

This is a reminder to keep going.

One more lap. One more step. One more day.

If by sharing this journey, I can encourage even one person to speak up, ask for help, or realise that they’re not alone, then every lap will be worth it.

I’ll be running for mental health, for everyone facing challenges that others may not see, and for anyone who needs a reminder that no matter how loud the noise gets…

If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser or simply starting a conversation about mental health is just as valuable.

Every dollar helps, Every share helps. Every conversation helps.