{"id":2254,"date":"2021-09-06T09:10:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T23:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2021-09-23T11:19:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T01:19:35","slug":"running-with-a-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/caring-together-update\/2021\/09\/running-with-a-cause","title":{"rendered":"Running with a cause"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Michelle

Redcliffe-Caboolture Mental Health senior social worker Michelle Carter-Mangan.<\/p><\/div>\n

Meet Redcliffe-Caboolture Mental Health senior social worker Michelle, who’s running a half marathon almost every fortnight to raise awareness and funds for those sleeping rough. <\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s 21 half marathons in 2021!<\/p>\n

“A quarter of patients admitted for mental health reasons across our faculties are homeless prior to admission and are often facing homelessness again when discharged from hospital,” Michelle said.<\/p>\n

“Those suffering mental health issues are more vulnerable to homelessness and this can exacerbate further mental health issues and deterioration of wellbeing.<\/p>\n

“I’m running to raise money for swags for those most in need – it’s by no means the solution, but it’s something I can do to keep someone safe, dry and warm as they sleep.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though I feel uncomfortable on my run I know at the end of it I can go home to my house, have a warm shower and climb into bed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese people can\u2019t escape their discomfort and that\u2019s what drives me while I\u2019m running.\u201d<\/p>\n

We’re proud of you, Michelle!<\/p>\n

Support Michelle’s goal and help provide swags to those in need<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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