A mental Marathon – a swim that aims to create waves in mental health conversation.

Hello,

My name is Katie Fielding and 11 years ago I was diagnosed with a mental health condition.

For a long time, my diagnosis defined my life.

After years of learning and self-acceptance, I have reached a point where I acknowledge that my mental health condition is just a small part of who I am. I have layers, strengths and goals and have been fortunate to achieve many dreams in my life.

Dreams I am so proud of.

Regardless of the label I am given, I realise I have so much to offer this world and I want to encourage anyone struggling to know that there is always hope and possibility.

I am challenging myself once again with a Marathon Swim in the Burnie Pool to raise awareness and much needed funds to support mental health services and to keep this conversation going.

Your support means everything to me and to those still struggling in our community with poor mental health.

To those individuals, please know there is a space for you, and you are more than your diagnosis.

You are so special in your own right.

EVENT DETAILS: Saturday the 9th of December at 9am, at the Burnie Aquatic Centre.