Martina Pearce

I'm doing Stride Outside for better mental health

💚 30 Minutes Outside for 30 Days 💚

This month I’m committing to spending 30 minutes outside for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health—and I’d love your support.

As many of you know, I have the privilege of leading an incredible peer workforce with Stride’s The Way Back Support Service, supporting people after a suicide attempt. Every day I see the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives after experiencing one of their darkest moments.

What many people don’t realise is that the risk of another suicide attempt is highest within the first three months following an attempt. That is why suicide aftercare is so important. During this critical time, having someone who listens without judgement, walks alongside you, helps reconnect you with your community and reminds you that hope is possible can make an enormous difference.

While this fundraiser supports mental health services across the continuum, it’s especially meaningful to me because I see firsthand the impact that timely, compassionate aftercare has on people’s recovery.

If you’re able to, I’d be so grateful if you could make a tax-deductible donation to my fundraising page. Every dollar helps fund services that support people at every stage of their mental health journey, ensuring more people can access the support they need when they need it most.

If donating isn’t possible, you can still make a huge difference by sharing this post, checking in on someone you care about, or even joining me by spending 30 minutes outside each day. Sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest impact.

Thank you for supporting a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. Together we can help ensure that nobody has to face their darkest days alone. 💚🌿