Black Dog Ride Supports the Suicide Call Back Service
Steve Andrews, from Busselton WA, will embark on a solo motorbike trip around
Australia on 26th July 2009 to raise community awareness about depression, one
of the most common of all mental health problems.
The devastating impact of depression has been experienced first hand by
Steve Andrews, who has lost both his mother and two close friends to suicide
following depressive illness.
Many people, including Winston Churchill, have referred to depression as
their 'black dog' and as such, Steve Andrews has named this project the Black
Dog Ride. As he travels around the country on Highway 1, he will combine his
passion for riding motorbikes and a long held dream of driving around Australia
with a growing desire to raise awareness about the impact of depression and the
resources available to assist people.
With the support of the Lions Club of Australia, Steve Andrews will also
be raising money for the Suicide Call Back Service run by Crisis Support
Services.
Steve Andrews firmly believes that by working together, we can really
make a difference for people suffering from depression and for those at risk of
suicide. www.blackdogride.com.au