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Brendan’s K’s for RUOK?

By Brendan Pearson Join Me

My Activity Tracking

2,005
kms

My target 155 kms

I'm fundraising for a great cause!

I have decided to take on this challenge to help R U OK? to spread their message and help prevent suicide. I’m also pledging to run or walk at least 5km a day! 

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.

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$500

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1 day to go

Saturday 30th Jul
These shoes have almost ran 155km and raised over $500 thanks to many generous donations from my friends and fam!

10 days to go!

Thursday 21st Jul
It’s day 21 of July in my quest to raise $500 and run 155km for the month. Everything is on track with only 10 days to go. The running is getting easier to endure and I am  finding myself feeling better physically and mentally and have more energy, even on the days when I end up running in the rain or subzero temps!

I have also been pleasantly surprised how many people have expressed the value and how important RUOK? is as I’ve mentioned why I’m doing all my runs. Seems a lot of people are thinking about their and their loved ones’ feelings, mental health, and wellbeing. And they are choosing to talk about it, strengthen and improve it and not sweeping it under the carpet. 

Thanks to everyone who has donated to this cause and to those that have had conversations about these important issues. 

Cheers 

Getting started

Friday 1st Jul
Today was my first of 31 runs/walks that I plan to do over the next month. I was reflecting that taking this first step is hard after doing very little  on an ongoing basis over the last few years of COVID interruptions. Taking the first step is hard and talking to someone about how your feeling can be hard too….but it shouldn’t. That’s what RUOK is all about I guess. It helps us reduce the stigma and makes talking about our feelings and emotions, positive and negative, a normal thing to do. We are human and all experience these emotions. So get out there and talk people! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$105.50

Mari Jones

$105.50

Aaron S

Great effort mate.

$52.75

Adelle Kennedy

$52.75

Jacinta And Kahle Jamieson

Run, Brendan, Run!

$50

Julie Adebowale

$31.65

Jackie Priestly

Great cause, Well Done 👍

$26.38

James Mccredden

$26.38

Brendan Pearson

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Tim Nicholls

nice work mate!

$26.38

Joe Calvert

Really worthy cause - good stuff Brendan

$25

Shelley Lancaster