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 7 Australians will take their lives today
- many of those will be our young people
Sadly, many of us have personal stories, or are connected to others who themselves have been touched by the suicide death of a young person.
 Go the Extra Mile, while better known for its support of overseas work, has chosen to partner with a local charity,
Focus on the Family Australia for the upcoming Melbourne walk and do some work right here at home for what is a staggering national tragedy.
Teenage Suicide
The World Health Organisation has ranked Australia as high as 3rd in the world for youth suicide (amongst males) which is simply
astounding given our nation's affluence, opportunity and first-world status.
Clearly, something is desperately wrong and every young life that hangs in the balance is a life that can be saved. You and I can do something to
turn the tide.
 With your help we're aiming to raise $100,000 to assist Focus as they work within our churches, schools, community and sporting groups all over
our nation to bring hope to young people and their families.
Take a walk - contribute to building hope
Go the Extra Mile is a 50km fundraising endurance event - the walk happens on Saturday May 5, 2012 and takes in the gentle trails along
the Dandenong Creek Trail, climbing up to its finish located in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges National Park at Ferny Creek Reserve.
* Please note that some promotional material was printed with the event date of April 28 - the correct date for
the event is May 5 as detailed on this website. We apologise for any inconvenience or confusion.
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Registrations
Registrations are now open - they close on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 11.30pm.
Fundraising starts now - and must be finalised by June 30, 2012.
Some things are best done in community - and Go the Extra Mile is a great opportunity
to work together with other like minded individuals to achieve a big result for social and spiritual change in our country.
Why not involve your church, men's or women's home groups, community, sporting or gym groups and form a team - and come walking with us.
You can run or walk the 50km course - do all or part of the 50kms - you can even split up the event and form
a relay team with each team member doing just a single section. Then you get to party together and celebrate your achievements over a BBQ at the Finish.
And families are welcome - you can do as much or as little of the event with your kids involved
(the first 25kms of the walk is pram friendly).
And it is great to Finish!
Take the challenge and be a part of a truly life-changing experience.
Join family and friends
to help build hope into Australia's young people.
It's time to Go the Extra Mile!
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