Help Make 'Stride Beyond Silence' Possible

Help Make Stride Beyond Silence Possible -

Hi, I’m Kit Birks, a writer, mental health activist and soon to be endurance adventurer. This July, I’m setting out on an 8,500 km trek from Nordkapp, Norway, to Gavdos Island, Greece—a world-first journey spanning Arctic tundra, mountain ranges, and sun-scorched trails.

I’m walking to raise awareness and funding for suicide prevention and mental healthcare, supporting two incredible charities CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) and AuDHD. As someone who is a recovering addict with Bipolar, ADHD and PTSD, and as someone who has thought about and tried taking my own life multiple times - this is a cause very close to my heart.

How You Can Be Part of the Journey

This trek isn’t just mine—it’s ours. Every step I take, every story I share, is for those who have struggled, who have fought, and who are still fighting.

Your support means:

Name on a virtual 'Wall of Support'

Name on my Tent, so I can wake up and see who I am doing this for and with. Which on those tougher days will be a great source of motivation!

500 Club

Anyone who donates £500 (+) will get a free signed copy of my poetry book. (Set to be published June 2025).

I'll also be carrying a flag with the names of those we have lost to suicide. If you have lost a loved one and you're okay sharing their name, I would proudly honour their life by carrying them with me every step of the way. You can comment their name on this page or by visiting @kitbirks on Instagram / Tiktok.

I have also created a space on my website for people to share their stories, whether its sharing about someone you’ve lost or your own experience with mental illness and suicide. I will then share the responses on my social media to really help raise awareness of how this affects so many of us and as a further way to respect the lives lost. If you feel able to share your story, visit www.kitbirks.com - you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Why This Crowdfunding?

I’ve set up a Givestar page where every penny goes directly to charity. But to make this journey possible—to fund the equipment, supplies, and logistics I’ll need for a year on the road—I need your help.

This trek isn’t just about walking. It’s about starting a movement—a call for better mental health support, a push for change, and a story of resilience that I’ll be sharing every step of the way through my social media platforms.

What Your Support Covers

Every contribution helps cover:

Together, We Can Walk for Change

This is bigger than me. It’s about breaking the silence around suicide and mental health, proving that we can survive what once felt impossible, and showing the world the power of endurance—both on the trail and in life.

Every donation, share, and word of encouragement fuels this journey. Thank you for believing in me, in this trek, and in the change we can create together.

Let’s do something amazing together. Let’s Stride Beyond Silence Together.

Follow the journey on TikTok , Instagram and YouTube @kitbirks