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HI All, 

My name is Ana Maria. I am holding again my annual fundraiser event to awareness for Mental health. 

I have decided to fundraise for R U OK? to help spread their message and help prevent suicide. 

Over the last two years we have been able to raise just over $33,000 toward mental health awareness. All funds are donated to research and ongoing resources for mental health where it can affect anyone at home or at work. 

About 8 people take their own lives in Australia every day.

For every death, it’s estimated another 30 people will attempt suicide.

89% of people report knowing somebody who has made an attempt.

I want to help change these numbers.

R U OK?’s vision is of a world where we are all connected and protected from suicide. 

Their mission is to inspire everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

By inspiring people to take the time to ask, “Are you OK?” and listen, we can help people who are struggling with life to feel connected long before they even think about suicide.

Thank you so much for your support, together we will make a difference. 

Love to have you come along and come together as a community to check in on one another as we all know life gets in the way. 

Love Ana. 

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$6,343

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$15,000

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Event Information

Wednesday 11th September 07:00 - 22:30
Bella Vista

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Wednesday 4th Sep
Last year we ran in the September Running Festival. Between the three of us we ran 30km. (10km run each) One thing i have noticed while on my journey just being out and about in fresh air and getting the active levels us it can clear all the negative within the brain. A couple of years ago, i went through a rough situation and to escape that negative space. Got my running gears on and started running. Yes during that run there was tears running down my face, but after that run i know i did something for my self and it made me feel good. Regardless of the rough situation i was in at the time i was able to still try and turn that negative into a positive. It wasn't easy and it was not something that can be done over night. But it can be done with some great people that continue to support me and reminds me that i am valued and that i have a purpose. > Keep pushing through all your challenges and remind to put your self first that is always important. Love Ana x

My Journey

Thursday 22nd Aug
My name is Ana! Living in NSW/ Sydney, reason why I want to share my story and hold this event is for a while I thought it was a weakness but as I have shared them to my love ones , it came to be it isn't a weakness. It is my strength to show others that with talking you aren't alone!

R U OK? Day is such a great charity to raise funds for Suicidal Awareness. If you know me or is reading this and wondering where my story is going, I am the bright, friendly person. Always wanting to help others, always wanting to make people smile and happy. But as I was growing up I experience some dark areas which sent my mind set into a dark tunnel which made me think to end my life. 

It triggered not long ago, when I was getting bullied in the workplace in 2018. My mind always wondered why would someone say or do something to me when I have done nothing to them. But unfortunately there is people out there that wanted to bring me down, while people around me said its just them not you. My brain thought otherwise. While my brain was triggered and I was going down my dark path, I reached out to R U OK and other resources to get me through my tough time. 

I was always scared of medication, i always wanted to do it nautral and on my own but what i found over the pass couple of years reaching out to doctors, family, friends and colleuges they helped me to get the real Ana 'Avocado' back on track. 

I really couldnt do this journey without R U OKAY Association, family, friends, work colleges and doctor I am Ana 'Avocado' 2.0 ready for action and ready to make a change

I am holding this event to share with everyone that they are not alone. In our life time here on this earth we experiance a bit of depression that can or cause serious thoughts that can end up in suicide. Today us together we can collabrate together to raise funds to put towards those who need it and fund research on medication that can help with all forms of mental health.

Ana Avo x

July 2024

Monday 29th Jul
Howdy All, 

Its me again. We are back at it and ready to smash another goal in raising funds for suicidal prevention. 

I struggle with mental health on a daily basis. What I have learnt over the years you will always have your good days and your bad days. Your bad days will extend if you are ensure what is happening. Over the last 5/6 years I have worked closely with an amazing doctor that specializes in this field. 

He  has helped me find my way on ways to action on panic attacks, down days, negative thoughts. 

The last 9 months or so has been a challenge again for me, by understanding more and more about the curve balls that have been thrown at me and how i have to juggle it by living on your on, putting a roof over your head, focusing on your health, focusing and progressing in my career and finishing some big goals with the business. 

Regardless what has been thrown at me, I also found who I am and the people are there for me through it all. 

So together we can continue being there for our love ones, even if they do not mention what is happening around them but also seeing the signs to say hey I am coming over and we are just going to hang. That means alot more to anyone than you know. 

2 and half months to go until R U OK? Day 2024. Share the page, get on board and together we can make a difference 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$3.89k

Ana Maria Acevedo

Woolworths R U OK? Day

$1.43k

Ana Maria Acevedo (dinner Fundraiser)

$515

Peter K

Wishing you well always!

$101

Rossella Garofano

A worthy and important cause - keep up the great work Ana!

$52

Nikita Kesha

Love this x

$31.65

Dawn Hillier-davis

$26.38

Nadine Jones

$26.38

Tracy Rundell

$26.38

Peta Edwards

$26

Kim Ong

$26

Ana Maria Acevedo

$26

Ana Maria Acevedo

$25

Jay Maguteswaran

$25

Ravikumar Dharmaraj

Hey bommu

$21.10

Sanjana Dayal

$11

Annabelle Nguyen

$11

Rebecca Herrmann

$10.55

Yanina Acevedo

$10.55

Michelle Ner

$10.55

Evelyn Nazareth

$10.55

Nathan Connor

$10.55

Rhonda Zealand

$10.55

Ana Maria Acevedo

$10

Rashmi Agarwal