Laps for Lachy for Path of the Horse Ltd
My name is Melanie Jorgensen and on 2nd of October 2017 my 15 year old son Lachlan took his own life after battling depression and anxiety for over 12 months.
Since then I have been promoting good mental health and suicide prevention. We walk/run/cycle Laps for Lachy and publish them on social media to raise awareness and build conversation because #stigmastopswithme. https://www.facebook.com/lapsforlachy
Lachy was a National 400m runner and elite footballer. The distance of 400 meters is significant as it is both one 'lap' in athletics and is also a lap of a football oval. By focussing on Laps, we are tying Lachy's two favourite activities together as well as encouraging everyone to get out in the fresh air and raise their own endorphins. This can start vital conversations while honouring Lachy at the same time.
On Sunday 1st December we will be hosting our second Laps for Lachy Day where we come together as a community to support our young people by completing as many Laps around Tony Clarke Reserve as possible in two hours.
All money collected will be invested directly in sending our young people (primarily 12-25) to a group session at Path of the Horse - an Equine Therapy program run in Trentham. This program has so far provided much needed support and psychotherapy based healing for almost 60 young people in 2018, a figure we intend to grow each year.
We are asking you to come and join in and do some laps together with us on your own or in a team of two or four in our key fundraiser and metal health awareness day. If you can't attend, but would still like to contribute to our fund raising, we will gratefully accept.
When: Sunday 1st December
HALT 'Tradie's brekkie' from 9:00am - all welcome - gold coin donation on the day. (Hope Assistance Local Tradies https://www.facebook.com/hopeassistancelocaltradies/ )
Registration for Laps: 10:00am
Commencement of Laps: 11:00am
Laps Finish and Guest Speakers Start - 1:00pm.
Where: Tony Clarke Oval Waterfalls Rd Macedon Vic
Cost: $5 U/18pp Adults $15pp for entry only or $40 to include Laps for Lachy 2019 t-shirt
BOOK TICKETS HERE:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=569729&bof=1
'Lappers' are welcome as individuals or in teams of two or four.
Please put your team names and t-shirt sizes in comments when you pay.
We will be hosting local support services and businesses that promote good mental health and wellbeing. This includes yoga and massage on the day and professionals across all areas of health. Lots of information will be available on what is on offer in our local area to support good mental health and strengthen our community.
All money will be going directly to The Path Of The Horse Laps for Lachy Youth Program. https://www.facebook.com/pathofthehorse/
If you have any questions or would like to donate prizes, please contact Mel on email j[email redacted].au or via Facebook Messenger on the Laps for Lachy page above.