Half Marathon for The Athena Project

Hello beautiful community, ✨

My name is Jordyn, and I am the Founder of The Athena Project, a not-for-profit organisation based in Australia. For the past six months, we've been working to establish ourselves as an Australian ex-service organisation and charity dedicated to providing help, support, and advocacy for veterans and defence community members who are survivors of sexual violence.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to create a safe space where survivors can connect, be seen, heard, and believed as they navigate their healing journey. Currently, we offer a monthly online meet-up for our community members, allowing them to connect or reconnect with the veteran and defence community. We are also actively working on implementing an in-person, volunteer-based peer support advocate service across the country to further our impact and reach those in need.

However, sustaining and expanding our efforts require resources beyond what I can solely provide. Up until now, I've been funding The Athena Project out of my own pocket, but it has reached a point where I need to ask for your support.

This is why I am training rigorously to run my first-ever Half Marathon – to raise funds and awareness for The Athena Project. Despite not being built for running I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone to challenge myself and motivate others to do the same. By acknowledging difficult topics like sexual violence and taking action, we can create meaningful change and support those in need.

Your contribution will directly impact our ability to continue providing vital support to veteran victims of sexual violence, ensuring that they receive the care and advocacy they deserve.

Thank you for considering joining me on this journey. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who have bravely served our country and are now seeking support.

With gratitude,

Jordyn xxx