My Activity Tracking
892
kms
My target 800 kms
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.
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My Updates

Welcome and Thank-you for your Generosity
Wednesday 6th Jul
Welcome Mental Health Crusader,
My name's Michael Kavanagh,
and this October I’ll be walking
800km across Spain to bring
awareness to Mental Health problems prevalent
in modern society.
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It
affects people from all walks of life — individuals,
families, workplaces and communities.
If you think this is a worthy cause and
want to show
your support by donating to the Black Dog Institute, please hit that Donate button at the top of this page and give as little or as much as you're able.
100% of donations go directly to the
Black Dog Institute to provide support, education and research in the field of Mental Health.
Together we can work (and walk) towards a mentally healthy future for all.
Thank you to my Sponsors

$60
87sqn Amtif Ric

$93.66
Eckers
As promised... 10c per official km logged. Amazing effort!!!

$52.50
V Stott
So proud of you Michael. You’ve covered topics that don’t always have a light shine upon them. Much love.

$52.50
Pascale
A very worthy cause and a huge huge effort!

$168
Andrew Herridge
20c/km as promised. Very proud of your achievement Kav! Leading the way and setting the example as usual.

$21
Aleece Costa
Good on you Kav!

$225.49
Joanne Dale
Strangers are only strangers until you speak to them.

$100
Josh Marrs

$52.50
Rye K

$52.50
Anthony Pace
Good luck with the walk! It's agreat thing you are doing and can't wait to see some pictures of the adventures.

$52.50
Quek
Kav, when I told you to take a hike, I had no idea you'd go so far.

$105
Leo Vandiemen
10cents for every km. 😀 + $20 if you sing Soul to Squeeze by RHCP. 😀

$26.25
Darrin Robinson

$52.50
Dianne Johnstone
Well do Michael and all the best on your walk for this worthy cause! I hope you reach your goal of $5,000!

$21
Christian James Krahenbuhl
Safe travels.

$105
David Casey
Have a great walk Mick, take time to enjoy it without suffering too much..

$20
Corinne In Texas

$21
Jeff Bloxsom
Please sing californication by chilli peppers

$105
Wallace Family
So proud of you Mr K supporting this worthwhile charity. We look forward to following you every step of the way!

$21
Angelique Rauschenbach
I would love to hear 'Lullaby' by Nickelback please :)

$52.50
Simon Hornby
A great cause there Michael and best of luck for your trek across Spain.

$21
Marilyn Bloxsom
What a great thing to do, michael

$105
Anonymous

$52.50
Starr
Love the bonjovi !!!!!! Just saying

$20
Emma

$21
Elaine Harland
Michael, another donation, this time as a request for you to sing a song on your YouTube channel 😊 Any one of your faves will do... guessing that could be one by Guns N Roses?

$21
Bec Green
Nice work Kav

$31.50
Judy Mckane
Great cause Michael. You do it and yourself proud.

$52.50
Jarrod F
“No one day is like another; each tomorrow has its special miracle, its magic moment in which old universes are destroyed and new stars created.” Coelho I hope your 800km is rich with magic moments, Kav.

$105
Gj
Enjoy the grande cervezas and the blisters mate.

$105
Steph S
Great work, Kav! Or should I say, great walk! Good on you for doing this and enjoy the magnificent scenery (not the blisters though). All the best, Steph S

$30
Sophee Gaille Southall
Best of luck with the adventure of a lifetime. I hope it's everything you imagined and more.

$52.50
Anthony William
Will be living vicariously through you on this incredible journey, Kav! Hope you enjoy every minute, and buena suerte amigo! - Scar

$52.50
E T
Love your work Kav!

$10.50
Sarah Rogers
Good luck Michael!

$52.50
Dolph Page
Great cause Michael - A whole lot more people other than just yourself will benefit from your walk.

$10.50
Anonymous

$250.50
37sqn Social Club

$105
Mark Huth
Enjoy your trek Mick. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

$135.35
Nick Mcgrath
Love the cause mate.

$40
Amtif Ric
* Cash Donation *

$20
Anonymous
* Cash donation *

$100
Anonymous
Keep up the great work!

$105
Lynne & Trev
Best of luck on this epic journey, am sure you will achieve your goal.

$73
Zac Delaney

$31.50
Rebecca Mcdermott
Best of Luck on this amazing journey for such a worthy cause.

$105
Michaela Kavanagh
Best of luck. Enjoy every minute of the trip 🤘

$125
Elaine & Kent Harland
I'm so excited for you Michael. Walking the Camino will be the experience of a lifetime and I'm sure you'll treasure the memories you make along the way. So proud you're supporting the Black Dog Institute; a worthy cause, helping people suffering mental illness. Looking forward to the updates and being there in spirit on your epic journey of self-discovery. Lots of Love, Mum & Kent

$105
Margaret Kavanagh

$52.50
Jo Johnstone
What an epic journey of self discovery you will have Michael! And thank you for supporting the Back Dog institute and the very important work they do.

$160.65
Angelique Rauschenbach
I CANNOT wait to follow along with you on this epic journey (in spirit and online). Love that you are doing this and know that whatever trials may come you will be victorious.

$52.50
Anthea Eckermann
Amazing efforts for an amazing cause. We will be thinking of you on your walk. Enjoy training, look forward to hearing more about your journey.

$52.50
Andrew Herridge
Looking forward to hearing the stories as you go. On! On! Hedge.

$100
Akshay David
Awesome stuff Kav, all the best!

$42
Anonymous
Happy walking! From Laras & Natasha

$100
Michael Kavanagh
Kicking this off by putting my money where my mouth is... C'mon everybody, let's get behind this worthy charity and strive for a mentally healthy future.