What is IM for SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY? I am striving to complete a full Ironman with little to no experience ?
It all came about as I was listening to the radio (Jimmy + Nath) talk about challenges that others in the community were doing. Mental health battles we face internally test our bodies just as much as physical battles, yet our mental struggles cannot always be seen.
So I thought ?“What is something that is crazy hectic that is going to push me physically AND mentally?” I texted my husband with the Ironman idea, and he replied with: “That is completely stupid and crazy... But I LOVE it” And from then on, I was hooked!
But it wasn’t going to be just a challenge for myself. I wanted to share this journey will an organisation that is very close to my heart and I knew were continually striving to reduce the stigma associated with mental health - SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY ❤️? Mitch and his team are leading the way in talking about and understanding mental health, so it was a total given that I would support their amazing work.
In the coming weeks I’ll be looking for donations towards my cause, and will be able to share some details on a fundraising event that is currently in the works.
For now, share and spread the word for this challenge and show your support for a crazy woman and her determination to raise funds for mental health ? ?
Great work Jade! Very impressive effort!