Moving4Mind

Every year we lose over 730 000 people at their own hands due to mental health struggles. 45 000 of those are students, my peers, young people that I know, that you know, and love. Somehow, asking for help has become seen as weakness instead of courage, this cannot go on.

I’m Josh, a student at Stellenbosch University and I have seen enough, I've seen loved ones struggle and, even in my short time at university, I have heard countless stories of students struggling silently. Many in silence, many alone. 

That is why I have decided to test my own mental strength by running 300km this June from Elands Bay to Table Mountain, not as a solution to mental health difficulties, but to symbolise endurance, resilience, and showing up for those who feel alone. Not because running stops mental health struggles, or helps those in need, but staying silent certainly does not. 

That is why all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Miles for Smiles and Cipla South Africa, to aid in funding their mental health helpline to reach out and help those who need it most. Eve...