on Friday 10th October we had a non uniform day to raise money for 'walk in my shoes'. walk in my shoes looks for ways to fundraise to support people struggling with mental health problems. We decided to help by having a non uniform day but specifically it was a 'funky shoes day'. you wore your strangest shoes to school and paid €2 that went towards the charity. Mental health issues are affecting many people - 1 in 4 people in Ireland experience problems. young people in their teens and twenties are particularly vulnerable.suicide is the leading cause of death among men aged 18- 25 in Ireland. 75% of mental health problems begin before the age of 24.
but early intervention in illnesses such as depression can prevent deterioration and aid recovery, which could make a huge difference in a persons life. this is why our school got involved- to donate money that could go potentially towards saving someones life.
you can learn more about how to get in contact with walk in my shoes here.
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