Five Friends Step Up For Mental Health

After the loss of someone they loved dearly, five friends decided to come together to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health illnesses by raising valuable funds and awareness throughout the month of October and beyond.

Chloe Rehbein, Caitlin Danziger, Lilly Scutt, Kaitlyn Warren, and Thomas Rehbein’s world were rocked when someone very close to each of them tragically passed away earlier this year.

After such a success raising funds for Breast Cancer Research in August this year. We have decided to also sign up and walk for Mental Health Research. Another cause that sits close to our hearts,” said Chloe.

“I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide. I am walking 40km in memory of a loved one and I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most. Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.”

Together, Chloe, Caitlin, Lilly, Kaitlyn and Thomas formed a team as part of the Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward fundraising initiative to walk a collective 200km over 31 days whilst hoping to raise $1,000 to fund mental health treatments, education, and digital services.

The Black Dog Institute exists as Australia’s only medical research institute dedicated to investigating mental health across the lifespan to develop preventative measures and treatment policies to create better mental health for all.

Visit www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/WeThoughtTheredBeSnacks to make a donation to Chloe, Caitlin, Lilly, Kaitlyn and Thomas’ team and contribute to the work of the Black Dog Institute.

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