Runners have marathons. Cyclists have ‘sportives’. What do walkers have? Sunday Strolls and Bigfoots, that’s what! A Bigfoot is a walkers’ marathon and there is one happening on the 12th September. The 18 mile walk from Armagh to Dungannon follows the footsteps (approximately 40,000 of them) of our ancestors, Vikings and settlers. Setting off from the Mall in Armagh, the route finishes at Dungannon Castle, where you can climb the tower and survey the route you’ve just walked, if you have the energy left! It’s a massive challenge, so why not participate and raise some sponsorship for Aware Defeat Depression.
Aware Defeat Depression is the only charity in Northern Ireland that works exclusively with people experiencing depression and bipolar disorder. With one in four people in the country experiencing symptoms at some stage in their life, it is one of the most common illnesses in NI, but we need your help to keep our vital services operating. Aware run a network of 20 support groups, right across the province as well as a phone helpline service; your donations can help us help someone who is experiencing depression.
If you want to participate in the Bigfoot Walkers’ Marathon, just go to their website to sign up (www.bigfootwalk.com) then contact Lorraine at Aware Defeat Depression for sponsor forms and your Aware walking vest, just email lorraine@aware-ni.org or call 9073 1734.
For more information on the work that Aware Defeat Depression does or information about the support groups, visit www.aware-ni.org or call the helpline on 08451 20 29 61.