Walking a Mindful 2,000km for Mental Health

Hi Friends,

I'm Connor, a music industry worker, artist and everyday Australian living in Melbourne.

Ever since I can really remember, I've struggled with my mental health. From my own personal diagnosis' throughout my life - I've always found it super hard to manage my emotions, impulses and decision making. Recently, I had a life altering episode that left me vowing to make a change in my everyday life.

As a way to distract myself while I practice sobriety for a period, to better understand and regulate myself, I'd taken up walking. I'd found it's a way to find peace of mind, tranquility, meaning, as well as emotional and cognitive clarity.

So, I've decided I'm going to keep on walking. 2,000km by the end of the year. I'd love to raise $2 for every kilometer I walk until I can reach my goal of $4,000, donating to Melbourne non-for-profit, SANE. SANE provides support, research and advocacy for people affected by complex mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and severe depression and anxiety. Their vision is for a brighter future for people affected by complex mental health issues.

Using Strava to track my active kms (meaning I will go on purpose-built walks, not including everyday activity) I hope to reach 2,000km by December 31st, 2025.

Any donation would be incredible, I'll be tracking my process both on my Strava profile and Instagram account.

Big love to you all,

Connor