Broken Bucket Run 2012 November 9, 2012

The Broken Bucket Run 2012

Raising Awareness for Depression and Suicide in the Goldfields Region

What is the Broken Bucket Run?

The Broken Bucket Run is a community event organized by Mates4Mates, a local organization for raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention in the Goldfields Region.

In October 2011, one of our co-workers, Rod Marra (Rocket), tragically lost his son Josh to suicide. Soon aftewards, Rod recognized his own need for assistance to work through his grief and was provided with a referral from his GP. After an agonizing 6 week wait to attend an appointment, Rod struggles to reconcile how those faced with a similar situation make it through without the support that he was so lucky to receive.

Rod (Rocket) has participated in several rides and was overwhelmed with the response from the local region. After going on the big journey to the Red Centre in August, Rod suggested we do somethign in our local region to raise awareness and have the funds that we raise go back into our region's public mental health services. No-one should have to wait

Our Aim

The aim of the Bucket Run is to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention services in the Goldfields region. We will be engaging with local service providers to provide local residents the opportunity to seek help if they need it.

Donations in Kind

Any and all donations in kind of services or supplies will be greatly appreciated. If you'd like to donate to the Bucket Run you can simply purchase a ticket (with an extra donation) or get in contact with us if you've got something to offer.

The Committee

Thanks to the Committee for putting together the Bucket Run and for all their hard work towards raising awareness:

President - Kateryna Nikolaenko

Vice President - Rod Marra

Treasurer - Brenda Strawbridge

Secertary - Sara Musarra

Members - Beth Waters, Brittany Milling, Chloe Herring, Cheryl Hannagan, Emma Ryan, Gail Alcock, Jim Thomson, Lee Mann, Shari Craine

The Schedule

Saturday 10th

9:30am - Breakfast at Loopline Park

11:00am - Depart Loopline Park

12:30pm - Arrive at Menzies

Lunch & Information provided by Bega Social Support Unit

1:00pm - Depart Menzies, Headed for Leonora

Sunday 11th

8:30am - Breakfast at Leonorak

10:00am - Depart Leonora

11:00am - Arrive at Menzies

11:30am - Depart Menzies, headed for Kalgoorlie

2:00pm - Arrive at Boulder RSL Club for the Presentation

Available accomodation:

Caravan Park: 9037 6568

Leonora Lodge: 9037 7053

Central Hotel: 9037 6042

Leonora Motor Inn: 9037 6444

Leonora White House: 9037 6030

Secure Parking

Fuel Available

Prizes

Any Questions?

Contact Kathy - 0430 447 785