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Katie Acheson

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$1,535

raised so far

100%

of $1,500 goal

By taking part in Splash the Stigma I am turning the tide on youth mental health. Too often stigma stands in the way of young people getting help, and the consequences can be devastating. All funds raised through Splash the Stigma will go to batyr to provide life-changing mental health education for high school students.

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27 Feb 2024

Decided to focus on the time rather than the distance and got carried away. I was so tired after but so worth it. So many lessons in this for my mental health.

23 Feb 2024

We got to $1000. Still have 6 days so going to try to raise some more money for mental health. Why not get more young people support!

23 Feb 2024

Finishing up my first week and had to get in the pool. 850m before lighting kicked me out of the pool. 6 days to go and 3.8km to go. We got this!

18 Feb 2024

Another day in the pool. Close to half way and a week and a half to go. Let's do this!

17 Feb 2024

Today was harder. But one lap, one stroke, one meter at a time. True for mental health as well. Loving being back in the pool.

15 Feb 2024

Early morning swim. Another km done. 7 more to go. I shouldn't be surprised at how much I am enjoying this. It has been awesome for my mental health, and feels great to be raising money for others.

13 Feb 2024

After a slow start with moving states, I got my first 1km down. It felt great to get in the water and start raising funds for youth mental health.

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