So it’s been just over a month since my last update and thankfully I’ve received a few more donations to the Black Dog Institute from some awesome people.
Of course I’d like to give a shout out to those generous supporters. You can see them all on my Heroes & Heroines page but for those that don’t like clicking links… I’d like to formally thank Elaine Harland, Michaela Kavanagh, Rebecca McDermott, Zac Delaney, Lynne Harland, AMTIF RIC, Nick McGrath, Mark Huth, 37SQN Social Club (TTF), and two Anonymous supporters. Together we’ve raised $1756 for the Black Dog Institute and the research, education and support they provide to those struggling with mental health problems.
My goal is $5000 and I don’t feel that’s unrealistic to achieve. Just like all 800km of the Camino-Frances, it will be achieved one step at a time. Likewise, every $5 donated will get us to that goal of $5000. So let’s keep it going.
Some other notable achievements made since my last update:
- Walked a further 134km (total 408km) with my pack in training
- Distributed flyers at the Base coffee shop, barber, social club, cinema, clothing store and gym
- Had a BBQ Breakfast fundraising event on base
- Created additional Walking with Strangers Socials (Instagram, Twitter, FB Group & FB Page)
- Posted 17 more blog entries (total 73)
- Purchased travel insurance
- Purchased return flights to Paris
Some things in the pipeline or at least on the wishlist:
- 35km organised walk scheduled for 31st July
- Preparing a Mental Awareness brief for my Squadron to be delivered in mid-August
- A promo video package at the Base Cinema to display during the movie pre-show each week
- Base gate collections
- Possible article in the RAAF Newspaper
- Purchase train/bus tickets from Paris to Saint Jean Pied de Port
So the goal is still to get the word out there and if you want to help me in that regard, feel free to SHARE my blog on your own Socials so I can reach as many people as possible with my Mental Health Awareness message.
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Fundraising for Mental Health Awareness: https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/walkingwithstrangers/
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