Ben Wikner
- By: Ben Wikner
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/ben-wikner
- Date Created: 3 June 2020
Personal message
It takes courage to beat Depression and Anxiety in the face of mental health stigma and descrimination. South African society has been slow to change attitudes in addressing this illness, yet one in three South Africans will need to overcome depression at some point in their lives.
I use the power of running to highlight support for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group, by raising funds to assist those in need of their services.
On 31 October 2020, I will be running the CSI Irene Farm Half Marathon to raise awareness and money for this cause and I know that your support in beating this illness will help change attitudes.
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 5 000.00Donations to date
R 0.00The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group is a Mental Health NGO offering free telephonic counselling for Mental Health isuues. SADAG is also invoved in other projects including teen suicide prevention and mental health education and awareness.