Community
19 September, 2024
Walk for mental health
THE Combined Rotary Clubs of Cairns will again be convening a ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Health Walk’ on Sunday, September 22.
The walk starts at 8.30am on the corner of Smith St and the Esplanade.
Walk co-ordinator Layne Gardiner said the inaugural walk in 2023 raised $8300 for Australian Rotary Health research programs, with a current specific focus on children’s mental health up to 12-years-old.
“Our plan this year is for a bigger and better event with the hope to increase visibility of the walk in the community,” he said.
“Our gold sponsor this year is CBC Staff Selection and the silver sponsor is Australia Post.
“The Australia Post funds will assist with advertising and promotion costs for the event as well as catering.
“Part of the increased promotion and marketing will be to allow us to sponsor 40 walkers with lived experience from local organisations who may not have the resources to participate without assistance.
“Our aim is to also make the walk more inclusive this year with a 2.5km or 5km option, wheelchair accessibility, and dogs and prams welcome. The 2.5km walk is from Smith St to Muddies and return. The 5km walk is to the Lagoon and return."
Registrations ($30) are being accepted until September 22. Visit: https://bit.ly/3Pr7FGz
