May is Mental Health month here in Sweden. I am fortunate to be working as a counselor within the international school community for over a decade now and have been enjoying helping young people learn about mental health.

A very relatable topic for all ages worldwide given this past / present global pandemic!!

The final weekend of May (Sunday May 30th) I will be running 100 kilometers to raise awareness and donations for The Childrens Brain Foundation. A Charity that focuses its efforts on helping Children with brain illnesses including mental illness.

Everyday I leave my job inspired by the bravery, creativity, strength, and resilience I see from the children at my school. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to work with them and help teach & support them in their development.

There are Children who dont get the same opportunities as other Children. They fight every day with mental health issues due to circumstances outside of their control. Issues they never choose but still so have to face. We have to find better ways to help them grow and address their mental Health.

On May 30th I run for them!

What will I be doing?

The 100K loop circumnavigates around and through various neighbourhoods of Stockholm. It is named the Urban 7 Summits XL Loop. A challenge that has been going on for quite some time. It involves connecting the 7 ski slopes around Stockholm area. Starting in Ekerö on the ski slope, then taking the ferry across traveling counter clockwise around Stockholm to Hammarby backen, Högdalen toppen, Haga toppen, Väsjobacken, Bruket, then back to Ekerö.

I will have a few good friends helping me on the day both riding bikes along side and driving along the course to supply me with nutriton and support.

Please give what you can and help us to raise 5000Kr for The Children´s Brain Foundation! It will help on my run knowing that your all behind me in supporting this important cause!!