Run4mind- Rachael and Jenna

Wednesday, 28 September 2016 - 5:00pm to 5:30pm

On today's show, the Brainwaves team talk to sisters Rachael and Jenna about the organisation they founded- Run4mind. Run4mind aims to increase awareness about mental illness and raise funds for mental health organisations through ultra running campaigns. Both girls have a background in the fitness industry and a lived experience of mental illness, and they talk about the importance of excercise in managing mental health. The sisters also discuss their upcoming Run4mind event in Tasmania (funds raised are being donated to MI Fellowship). To donate or find out more information go to www.run4mind.com

Wednesday 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness ths program actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

Presenter

Members of Wellways Australia

Topic