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Narelle rusk

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$1,084

My Goal

$1,000

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Narelle Rusk

Message of Support

We go into this together, and walk side by side.

Total Raised

$1,084

Total Distance

72km

Distance Goal

70km

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

Both targets reached and I couldn't be happier

🎉 Today, I hit both my walking and donation targets, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic! 🎉

At the start of the year, I didn’t set high expectations since I’d already completed one challenge and thought I’d exhausted everyone’s generosity. But the overwhelming support for both me and my team has truly warmed my heart. 💖

As someone who navigates mental health challenges daily, the unexpected and heartfelt support means the world to me. Thank you all! 🙏

Reaching my fundraising target

Today I reached my initial target. I set it higher than I thought I would make but I still exceeded my target. I’m beside myself. This money will help so many who go through what I go through. 

My reason why

Earlier this year I had to take some time out of everything as I was struggling just to get through each day. Fortunately I was at a place where I could afford to do this and check in regularly during this time with my psych to make sure I didn’t decline. Initially I had requested 2 weeks off from work but this extended to 3 weeks as I couldn’t face going back. It was the best thing I could have done for myself. Since then I’ve had less bouts of depression and anxiety and am moving back into the world of the living again. 
I am taking part in this walk this year, firstly to tell my story so others don’t feel so alone, and secondly, to raise some funds so others less fortunate than I are able to give themselves this space to learn to breathe again.
I really hope to see my friends join me in my walks and share this challenge to get the word out there. 

My impact over 1 year

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$105.50

Leanne Middleton-vagg

Looking forward to the costumes.

$100.22

David Copperfield

Good on you Narelle.

$90.73

Cheshire Cat

$54.12

Krutee Chaudhary

Amazing work!!

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

David Walsh

$52.75

Kate

Love ya work mate!

$43.60

Anonymous

$43.60

Matched Contribution

$42.20

Narelle Rusk

$42.20

Kylie King

You’re an inspiration Narelle! Thank you for bringing this event to my attention and for letting me join your awesome team. Looking forward to walking on our work breaks together.

$42.20

Katrina Q

$42.20

Deb Chapman

👍

$40

Yasmina Cajdin

$40

Matched Contribution

$33.15

Mt

$33.15

Tamla Bain

Thought this would help you reach another goal.

$26

Gibson Family

$25

Facebook Donation

$22.58

Joe Spicuzza

Best of luck, you will do it easily

$22.58

Mark Louis

$21.10

Anonymous

$20

Xin Hu

Love you and the work you do to support mental health

$11.59

Anh Tran

I'm inspired by what you've done so far. Thank you and please keep going

$10.55

Steve Mac

Onya rusky

$10.55

Stacey O'keefe

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