I am running the Cairns Marathon for mental health on July 12th 2026. 42.2kms with a goal of 4 hours, 20 minutes completion - 1 hour and 20 minutes better than my first marathon only last year. This is a huge improvement and overall goal for me that I will work tirelessly to achieve. But this goal comes with an agenda to raise money at the same time.

Mental health charities have a special place in my heart as I have been surrounded by people suffering with their mental health throughout my life, including my parents and people close to me. Mental illness, suicide attempts, drug use & crisis were all part of what I witnessed throughout my childhood. In Australia there aren't enough free resources to aid this and therefore the charities need our help as volunteers and donors.

In times I have struggled with my own mental health I have turned to and relied on sport, exercise and running to get me through the darker days. And on the brighter days, it is maintaining my mood, alleviating stress and releasing good endorphins.

Now I am putting the jogging shoes to good use by combining my love (love/hate) for running with raising money for a good cause, with your help!

I have chosen Kick On Charity to receive all funds raised, with a goal of $5000 which will provide XXX workshops for children in North Queensland and beyond? Kick On’s School Wellbeing Program supports students to better understand themselves, their emotions, and how they show up in the world. Delivered through engaging, age-appropriate workshops, the program focuses on emotional awareness, regulation, communication, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.

I chose this charity and particular workshop so we can begin tackling mental health from the ground up and before children become adults that succumb to harmful mental states.

If you choose to donate or you simply share this page, I am so grateful and thank you for your support.