Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run
For Youth Mental Health
When: Sunday 14th April 2024
Where: Barrack Square, Perth
Perron Institute has teamed up with West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC) for the Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run for Youth Mental Health on Sunday 14th April, 2024. This eagerly anticipated annual event is a highlight for Perth’s running community, showcasing a picturesque route that spans one of Perth’s most iconic bridges. This year’s spectacular event is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on Youth Mental Health. Depression in youth is one of the most prevalent and devastating medical conditions worldwide, however, approximately half of adolescent patients do not respond to current treatments and many experience serious side effects.
The multidisciplinary youth mental health research team at the Perron Institute is investigating emerging alternative treatments that have the potential to be tailored to individuals’ symptoms, brain structure and genetics to deliver long-term benefits to young people’s lives. However, they need more funding to continue research to improve medical outcomes.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the world of running, there’s a distance tailored to suit everyone’s abilities, including options for 10km, 5km, and a 0.3km Kids Dash. Register to participate in the event on the West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC) website. Online registrations close on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Late registration fees apply from the Saturday before the event (applies to non-members only).
How else can you support this event?
Fundraise: If you’re a runner, share our fundraising page and encourage friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your run.
Sponsor a runner: Your support can be as simple as pledging $1 for every kilometre covered by a runner that is fundraising for Perron Institute.
Share: Share our fundraiser page on social media, encouraging others to join in or sponsor a runner.
Please support the research for Youth Mental Health by donating to the Bridges Fun Run. Every dollar you donate brings us closer to finding the keys to brighter places for our youth.