Whether it’s your first ever 5k run, an attempt at a personal best 10k, a half-marathon or a full marathon – pick your challenge and make it count!
Choose to raise funds for ReachOut.com and make a real difference in the lives of young people.
“I’m alive. I may not have been without ReachOut.com.” Anonymous
Why run for ReachOut.com?
- 1 in 4 young people live with a mental health disorder
- 70% of them don’t receive any help
- Three-quarters of all mental health disorders start before the age of 25
- Suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 14-25
When you join the ReachOut team, you will get:
- A ReachOut running shirt & visor
- A fundraising kit packed with tips, stories, posters and ideas to help you reach your target
- Meet and Greet sessions
- Regular team updates with fundraising, running and wellbeing tips
- A team member to answer questions and cheer you on!
What do you need to do?
- Pick your challenge & register for the run (see below for some upcoming events)
- Follow the prompts to set up your fundraising page and choose ReachOut.com as your charity
- Start fundraising!
- Start training!
You’ll feel great about your own achievement, and the fact that you’ve made a big difference in someone’s life.
“ReachOut.com helped me find the courage to access treatment for my mental illness.” Anonymous
Upcoming events
- The Stampede Sydney, 16 & 17 November 2013
- The Stampede Melbourne, 26 October 2013
- City2Sea Melbourne, 17 November 2013
Make it a crowd!
Download posters for the above events to promote them in your office, favourite cafe, local school or library, playgroup, gym or running club, etc! Running with friends (old and new), family and colleagues is fun and will help to keep you motivated on those days when you feel like sitting on the couch instead of going for a run…
