Bateau Bay Square and Boost Juice have combined forces to host Blender Bender, a dynamic event raising funds and awareness for better mental health support.
Kickstarting on R U OK? Day on Thursday, September 14, and ending on Saturday, September 16, the initiative blends fitness, fun and charity support into one.
The event will see 144 participants registering with a $5 donation in return for a smoothie on the day.
They will pledge to raise a minimum of $50 by reaching out to family, friends and colleagues to cheer them on at the event.
On each of the three days, participants will jump on one of the exercise bikes provided between 10am and 2pm and blend as many smoothies as they can within 10 minutes.
Smoothies will be sold to spectators for a $2 donation with all funds split between R U OK? and ReachOut.
“With mental health challenges on the rise, impacting Australians nationwide, Bateau Bay Square is on a mission through the Blender Bender initiative to help those in need,” Bateau Bay Square Marketing Executive Elia Said said.
“Teaming up with tenant customer Boost Juice as well as R U OK? and ReachOut, Bateau Bay Square strives to nurture a stronger sense of belonging in our communities.
“We’re here to assist in raising awareness of mental health challenges, igniting positive conversations and creating a meaningful difference in the greater Bateau Bay area.
“You don’t need to be an athlete – everyone can get involved.
R U OK? is a not-for-profit organisation which encourages people to have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
By asking the question, “Are you OK?” and genuinely listening, individuals can provide support and potentially connect someone in need to appropriate resources or professional help.
ReachOut is the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people during tough times.
Anonymous, free and 100 per cent online, ReachOut has been designed specifically for – and with – young people.
Register to take part in the Bleder Bender at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/711623333547?aff=oddtdtcreator
People can participate without registering if there are vacant bikes on the day.
Donations can be made at https://charterhall.grassrootz.com/r-u-ok-day-blender-bender-bateau-bay-square
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Bateau Bay Square