Cyclone Debbie forced a scheduled Show and Shine in aid of depressions sufferers at Mt Mee’s Pitstop Cafe to be postponed to this Saturday, May 6, 2017.
The event is part of Sandra Moran’s quest to raise funds and awareness for depression after her son, Jaie, took his life in 2014.
She set off to ride around Australia in 2015 to raise awareness for depression, but an accident in Western Australia halted her ride, called Jaie’s Journey.
Now Sandra continues to raise funds and awareness for depression and mental health.
The show and shine was to be held on April 1, 2017, the third anniversary of Jaie’s suicide. However, it has now been postponed because of the forecast cyclone.
“The past few cyclones have wreaked havoc with flooding over Queensland the past few years,” the website said.
“Safety is a major concern for us and we need to take into account the possible weather for the day.”
Just as well she was cautious as the cyclone wreaked flooding havoc throughout the state.
Motorcycle-friendly Pitstop Cafe on Mt MeeThe show will run all day from 7:30am to 4pm at the cafe at 2070 Mount Mee Road.
It’s free for spectators, but entrants will pay a fee of $40 to enter as many categories as you like.
Registration has now closed.
All proceeds will be donated directly to Jaie’s Journey Inc. (IA55787) helping to break the stigma of suicide.
Jaie and daughter PoppySandra’s mission
Jaies Journey was created to help remove the stigma and mystery surrounding mental health illnesses and also the taboo subject of suicide.
“We are here also to provide support, whenever possible, for those bereaved by suicide of a loved one,” their official website says.
In 2015, there were 3027 suicides or 8.3 deaths per day. It’s more than the combined total of road toll and deaths from skin cancer.
Three out of every four suicides is by a male and Aboriginal and Torres Strait slanders are twice as likely to commit suicide.
The Royal Flying Doctors Service figures show males in remote areas have a 1.8% higher risk of suicide and in very remote areas it rises to 2.9%.
- If you, a friend or family member is struggling with depression or mental illness, please contact Lifeline counselling on 13 11 14.