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Megan Dixon

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My walk is dedicated to the memory of my sister, My sister, Bronwyn Farr

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$4,160

My Goal

$3,000

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Megan Dixon

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My sister was so proud of me and my walking. This October is for her. I wish she was here to do it with me. I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Megan Dixon

Tribute

My sister was so proud of me and my walking. This October is for her. I wish she was here to do it with me. I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Total Raised

$4,160

Total Distance

181km

Distance Goal

150km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of mental illness each year?

In fact, every day in Australia, 9 people will die by suicide.

Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it, but those around them. 

This October, I’ll be taking part in One Foot Forward to help reduce the impact of mental illness and suicide.

I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute, so that they can put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my walk.

Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.

My Updates

Day 1

Didn’t get to walk this morning due to an early start. walked this afternoon. small bonus of no snakes!

Talk and walk…

Things people know about me: 1. I walk, a lot, usually on my own 2. I work, also A LOT (I generally love what I do even though it’s never easy) What you may not know: 1. I’m a wife (he rarely features in my photos, cause he doesn’t walk as much as me 🤣) 2. I’m mum of 3 (and 3 dogs…. They’re family too) 3. I’m an aunt and great aunt 4. I’m a sister 5. I’m a daughter 6. I’m a friend to many (I love collecting people and over the years, I have collected some pretty fab people) 7. I like the idea of service and of being available for family and friends and the work team in my life, because, let’s face it, the idea of a perfect life is unreal and no one I know doesn’t have something going on that doesn’t impact them 8. I feel like I’ve never had so many demands for my time and attention than I’m experiencing right now Yesterday was R U OK? day and I actually went to my GP for a mental health plan. Turns out I need a little more care than I thought - I struggle with the standards that I set for myself, the responsibilities that I take on as a carer for the people in my life and I am dealing with grief and the loss of my sister, who I loved so much. So now I’m going to be raw and candid, and maybe lay myself a little bare. I have entered into a mental health care plan that will hopefully help me navigate through the grief, stress and expectations. But what I really want to share is that this morning I walked with a friend. The endorphins were high when we finished (she sets a cracking pace 🏃‍♀️) but what was absolutely brilliant about it was the shared care that we have for each other. I love walking, but doing it with a friend pushes it from 10/10 to 100/10, no kidding. And if I could do it every day, I honestly think I wouldn’t need medication. So, where am I heading with this post? If you need a friend and don’t mind talking while walking, I’m the friend to call. The only catch - most of my walking will be around Walgett and the central west of NSW! And during October, when I’m chasing 150km for the Black Dog Institute , you’ll also be helping me stay on track with my 150km goal that is about creating better mental health for all. So if you’re up for walk, DM me and we’ll make a date. #walkandtalktherapy #walkandtalk #askingforhelpisnotaweakness #mentalhealthawareness #blackdoginstitute #onefootforward https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/megandixon/one-foot-forward

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$583

Michael Kneipp

Top effort for a top organisation

$263.75

Robert Burton

A very good cause

$253.20

Greg Weber

$147.70

Miranda Kelly

😘

$147.70

Barry Dixon

$147.70

Donna Ambler

Looking forward to sharing many more km with you and to sharing the load together

$105.50

Tanya

Love what you do! Love what you’ve achieved ❤️

$105.50

Mark Ferguson

Congratulations Megan

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Marco Zabarte

$105.50

Anonymous

Great idea Megan

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Sally

Mental health is an issue for all of us you well do so well Megan

$105.50

Jordan Saw

Well done Megs

$73.85

Melissa Oriel

Much love to you, Megan. I wish I could walk and talk with you, hopefully one day xx

$69.75

Tash Everett

❤️

$69.75

Matched Contribution

$69.75

Sarah Richmond

Well done Megs! Keep up the amazing walking you are doing! I will join you very soon xoxo

$69.75

Janine Sawyer

Walk well Megan, walk strong, great cause you are walking for. We are really sorry to hear about your sister, it must be so terribly dreadful for you all, you must miss her so! Ultreyia

$68.73

Peter Morrissey

Sincere condolences to you and your family and friends. So sad. We are not trained to see the signs.

$68.58

Lou Conway

Megan, I am so sorry for your loss.

$68.58

James Scott

$68.58

Kath Madder

Thinking of you and Bron. X

$68.58

Jessica Brown

Thinking of you Megan x

$68.58

Lindsay Mason

Sorry to hear of your loss

$68.58

Laurie

One foot after another Megs - that’s all it takes !

$68.58

Megan Dixon

$68.58

Andrew Brown

Best of luck Megan, sorry for your loss.

$54.12

Lyndel

$54.12

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$53.15

Kendall Graham

$52.75

Kiley

Congratulations Meggs!

$52.75

Mareeca Flannery

Keep the conversation about Suicide alive!

$52.75

Tim Deverell

$52.75

Kim Dyball

Sending you love and strength

$52.75

Julie Russell

Congratulations Megan you are a star

$52.75

Lewis Lydon

Onya Megan!

$50

Ian Crafter

$43.60

Miriam Barnez

Miriam Barnez says "just one more river loop"

$42.20

Toni Beatty

Well done Meg, you were my mentor & became my friend, I admire what you are doing as I have had mental health in my family & wish there were people like you to back them up , xx

$42.20

Liz Hentschel

You are an inspiration, simply by getting up & putting one foot in front of the other. Cheering you on.

$42.20

Linda Christof

In memory of Megan’s sister and my son Jack.

$42.20

Kathryn Hoggett

$21.10

Mundee Reyes

Inspiring! I love "Take the next step or One step at a time". Perfect for walking and life!

$21.10

Jennette Burton

All the best Jennette xx

$20.04

Graeme Hill