30th deCastella Run
Kew, VIC Sunday, 29 August 2010


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 Running For a Great Cause - Mental Health Research

The 2010 de Castella Run will support vitally important mental health research.  As an event participant, you will be running for a good cause and can help raise funds for the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc), located at the Alfred Hospital.

Go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/2010decastellarun to

find out how to make a one off donation to promote mental health research and to set up your own 2010 deCastella Run fundraising page.  Please support mental health research - it makes a difference and so can you. 

 

Did you know?

 

  • One in five Australians have suffered from a mental disorder in the past 12 months, but only a third seek professional help.
  • Mental illness is the third highest cause of disability and premature death.  One in four people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. 
  • Mental illness costs the Australian community billions of dollars a year but despite this, only 3.5% of Australia's medical research budget is spent on research in depression and psychosis.
What you can do

You can support the vitally important mental health research undertaken at MAPrc in a number of ways:
    1. Take part in the 2010 deCastella Run - you'll have a great time, get fit and support mental health research all in one!  Get you family, friends and workmates on board as well by promoting the run to them.  Click here for some suggested wording to help you spread the word and raise money for such a great cause.
    2. You can raise money for MAPrc during registration by following the link on your confirmation page that will help you set up your fundraising page.  You can also make a one off donation to MAPrc, simply go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/2010decastellarun

Want to know more about MAPrc?  Visit www.maprc.org.au to find out how we are making a difference to lives of people with mental illness and those who care for them.  

 

 

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Event Organisers - Old Xaverians Athletics Club (OXAC)


This de Castella Run is proudly organised by the Old Xaverian's Athletics Club (OXAC).

OXAC provides free coaching and training groups for runners of all abilities, as well as access to summer and winter competition. Visit the club website for more information; www.oxac.org.au or email: info@decastellarun.com.au