Craig Pickersgill

100km goal reached - but I’m not done yet !

Wednesday 24th Jul It’s just over three weeks since I started my 2024 #ksforruok Campaign. I was a little slow off the mark thanks to the surprising and unplanned redundancy, but once I got back from the boys birthday weekend, my #ks started to ramp up There certainly wont be to many #ks in the next 36 hours, as it’s a bit hard to do on a plane; I decided to get out this morning before I headed to the airport and smashed the 💯km mark for 2024 Don’t worry, I’m not stopping here - once I hit London, I’ll be pounding the pavements to get even more Ks under my belt for this years campaign I know it’s hard with the cost-of-living and everything at the moment - but if you can spare a few dollars for this years campaign, it would mean so much. With the current cost of living crisis, mental health awareness should be on the forefront of everyone’s mind, to check in on your family and friends and ask #RUOK! #ksforruok #inmemoryofAnt #rememberingAnt #RUOK #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthisreal #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #selfcare #endthestigma #loveyourself #ynwa #youneverwalkalone #itaintweaktospeak Share

Ks along the Maribyrnong

Wednesday 10th Jul So it’s been an interesting month so far, and haven’t really had the opportunity to get a decent walk under my belt for #ksforruok - but now I’m Self-employed, I found some time this afternoon to get out and go for a walk where Ant and I once walked along the Maribyrnong river. How appropriate that I’m doing this fundraiser for mental health, when I really need to be looking after my own given all the goings on the last couple of weeks. But I do find a going for a walk after a long day at work helps clear the mind before relaxing in the evening. I also use it as a good opportunity to diary my thoughts of the day which again is great for your mental health. Well we are a third of the way through this year campaign, it’s still not too late to join our team and get some of your own Ks under your belt, or if it’s a bit cold for you, which it is at the moment, your kind donation to this worthwhile cause #inmemoryofAnt would go along way Keep following my blog for more updates on my progress to build better mental health awareness Share

Ks up the Farm

Sunday 7th Jul So it’s been a few days since I’ve done some Ks It’s actually been a very challenging month so far, after being made redundant at the end of June, and finishing up last Wednesday. I haven’t really had the time to do my Ks. But things are about to change and now I have the next couple of months off to reset, I am certainly going to start getting my ks up this week. Been a lovely weekend with the boys for their birthday up at the farm so I thought why not finish the weekend with a walk from the hut to the house. One of our activities this weekend was to paint a tree blue, as part of the blue tree project. This is another cause to get the mental health conversation going. #bluetreeproject The tree that we did this weekend looks down upon the hut at Talgarno, so whenever we are up the back, it reminds us to check how mental health. Share

7 Days to go 🚶‍♂️

Sunday 23rd Jun This July I will again be donning my yellow beanie and participating in #ksforruok #inmemoryofAnt Over the last 12 months, I have learnt so much about the importance in supporting those with mental health challenges - and this is a great way to get behind it. 3 simple words can start a conversation that changes a life… K’s for R U OK? Helps us to stay connected, develop healthy habits and help to create a world where we're connected and helps protect us from suicide. With just 7 days until tax time - your donation can help me make a difference today Each week I'll be consistent in my clocking as I walk (run, wheel or ride) to help start more life-changing conversations. Why even this morning as I went about my walk I started a conversation! By donating to my page you are helping our team #inmemoryofAnt for R U OK? provide free, essential resources to schools, workplaces, families, and communities across Australia. Giving them the tools and confidence to spot the signs and to start another conversation that could change the life of someone who's struggling. And you'll be putting a big smile on our faces. Thank you so much. By inspiring people to take the time to ask “Are you OK?” and listen, we can help people struggling with life to feel connected long before they even think about suicide. Why am I doing #ksforruok ? As you know, in May 2023 we lost Anthony Wilson to suicide. Ant was the best. He was my soulmate, my best mate, and the love of my life. I have changed so much as a person since meeting Anthony. Both in my attitude and the things I do. You never know what someone is going through or struggling with so don’t add to it - reach out, ask them and listen to them. #thisisaconversationstarter We are doing this in our sweet man’s memory, and in the hope that others dont have to go through the pain we are still going through over 12 month on...  #ksforruok #inmemoryofAnt #rememberingAnt #RUOK #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthisreal #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #selfcare #endthestigma #loveyourself #ynwa #youneverwalkalone #itaintweaktospeak #beyondblue #lifeline #kidshelpline #blackdoginstitute Share