Walk for Awareness
Assistant Commissioner of State Crime Command Gayle Hogan
Queensland Police are supporting a fundraising walk in Brisbane that aims to break the silence on mental illness.
Walkers will be out pounding the pavements along the Brisbane River on Sunday, October 12, 2014 for the Mental Awareness Foundation’s Walk for Awareness. The event is the finale of Mental Health Week.
The eight kilometre walk starts and finishes at Captain Burke Park under the Story Bridge in Kangaroo Point. Registration opens at 7:00am and the walk starts at 8:00am.
People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Entry is $20 and includes a Walk for Awareness t-shirt to wear while striding it out.
The walk will raise money for two charities: MATES in Construction and Grow. MATES in Construction aims to reduce suicide and improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australian construction workers. Grow helps people recover from mental illness through mutual support and personal development.
The Mental Awareness Foundation is aiming for 1,000 walkers. People can register as an individual or as teams. For more information go to: mentalawarenessfoundation.com.au
