SOME SIMPLE, YET CONFRONTING STATISTICS:
- Last year, over 1 million calls were made to Lifeline's Crisis Support line
- Unfortunately, the need for the service far out paces Lifeline's resources. Roughly 1 in 5, or 20%, of those calls went unanswered
- More than 65,000 Australian's attempt suicide each year. Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australian's aged 15 - 44
- Many Australian's battling mental illness feel isolated and desperately need the assistance of organisations like Lifeline
SO WHAT AM I DOING ABOUT IT?
Earlier this month, in a single day a record number of 3,505 individuals called Lifeline in critical need of support.
In addition to donating to the cause, for every one of those 3,505 individuals I will be notching 3,505x reps of everyone's most hated exercises over the course of my birthday (1 rep = a push-up, a pull-up, a squat, a burpee, or 1min of jump rope)
The splits will look something like this: 1000x squats, 1000x sit-ups, 1000x push-ups, 200x pull-ups, 100x burpees, and a few hours of jumping rope to make up the balance….
I will be livestreaming for those who are keen to watch me suffer (link to come).
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
It cost's Lifeline $3,500 to train a Crisis Support worker, who will go on to help support thousands of Australian's in need. I need to raise as close to that number as possible.
So...
1. Donate via the page link below.
If you don't want to donate, or are unable to, that is fine, you can still help.
2. Call your friends and family to check in on them. Don't wait for them to call you, be proactive in your support and ensure the mental well-being of your loved ones. It will encourage them to do the same.
3. Raise awareness for mental health and proudly share links to Lifeline, Beyond Blue and other mental health charities. Stigma is a huge issue for mental illness sufferers and your public support will help breakdown this stigma.
4. Tell others to donate to this page!
Thanks for your support. 3,505x let's go!!!!!!!!!
https://www.mycause.com.au/p/262380/lets-save-some-lives-together
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