March on day 3
My legs were sure sore this morning, so I started the day with an easy 'warm up' walk. Then tonight, I did another power walk, around the block. The block encompasses many streets, boarded by main thoroughfares. Yes I felt it in my legs, but also in my arms. I do feel energised and purposeful doing these walks. I hope you're all enjoying coming along for the 'walk' 😃Mar 2
Who knew??? walking with walking sticks is so different from walking without. Day 2 was without walking sticks, so really a stroll. 3 km easy stroll.March 1
I purchased a pair of walking stick, second hand from Animal Welfare League, strapped them on an I was ready to go. Whilst doing this challenge I decided to traverse my neighbourhood, exploring the quiet streets around where I am currently staying with my mother. My mother, father brother, sister, cousin, uncle and aunt were all military, at one point or another. So this is very close to my heart. My best friend from school, also served, so I include her when thinking about all those that this walking/fund-raising will help. My goal is to walk at least 3km per day... Day 1 was 4.3km so I'm on target.Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives
Right now in Australia, at 42%, suicide is the leading cause of death for ex-serving males aged under 30 years old.
So, this March, I am walking to support Soldier On's mental health services and programs to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.
It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my challenge so that we can show veterans and their families that they are not alone... we stand strong with them.
Together, let's help our heroes march on.
Thanks so much for your support.
So far, I have helped provide:
3
peer support
sessions
2
employment
support
0
psychology
sessions
...to support the mental health of our brave veterans to help them march on.
My Kokoda Track Journey
So far, I have marched:
48km
15kms until I reach Templeton’s Crossing
My goal to Kokoda:
96km
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Sorry it can't be more, missing you heaps. I totally agree mental health is a huge deal. My Grandfather separated himself from everyone in his life to die alone in a "veterines hospital", my grandma said he was a beautiful soul, tall, strong, gentle man. He left after he woke up with his hands around her neck and she was so close to passing out calling his name and saying "I love you". He stuggled only visited during the day maybe once every other year and the last time she saw him before he died was when I was a baby in early 1972. I will always remember her stories. She surmised with her Paster that he suffered from "shell shock", my grandfather thought he lost himself/died in war.
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Sorry it can't be more, missing you heaps. I totally agree mental health is a huge deal. My Grandfather separated himself from everyone in his life to die alone in a "veterines hospital", my grandma said he was a beautiful soul, tall, strong, gentle man. He left after he woke up with his hands around her neck and she was so close to passing out calling his name and saying "I love you". He stuggled only visited during the day maybe once every other year and the last time she saw him before he died was when I was a baby in early 1972. I will always remember her stories. She surmised with her Paster that he suffered from "shell shock", my grandfather thought he lost himself/died in war.
Sorry it can't be more, missing you heaps. I totally agree mental health is a huge deal. My Grandfather separated himself from everyone in his life to die alone in a "veterines hospital", my grandma said he was a beautiful soul, tall, strong, gentle man. He left after he woke up with his hands around her neck and she was so close to passing out calling his name and saying "I love you". He stuggled only visited during the day maybe once every other year and the last time she saw him before he died was when I was a baby in early 1972. I will always remember her stories. She surmised with her Paster that he suffered from "shell shock", my grandfather thought he lost himself/died in war.