Help me make it meaningful
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year with symptoms like depression and anxiety. The impact can be devastating, not only for those living with it, but for those around them.
That’s why I’m getting active and raising funds for the Black Dog Institute - to support crucial mental health research and support services that help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
Throughout my life I have experienced anxiety and after having my son Eljay I experienced extreme postpartum anxiety which lead me to starting medication for my anxiety for the first time, I am now 15 months postpartum and still taking this medication, it helps me be the best mum I can be as well as live my life/daily routine somewhat normally.
I have decided to train for an run a half marathon in order to raise funds for mental health as so many people struggle with this every single day. This will be a HUGE challenge as someone who could only run 4km up until August this year and only just completed her first 10km race. However with the motivation of raising funds for mental health, I look forward to completing this half marathon in March.
Please consider donating or sharing now. Thank you.
