Activate Mental Health Raises $4,400 at the 2026 HBF Run for a Reason
- AMH Volunteer Team
- May 28
- 2 min read
Last weekend, the Activate Mental Health team laced up their sneakers for the 2026 HBF Run for a Reason. We were absolutely blessed to have 13 registered attendees help us to raise $4,411 for our cause! This isn't just a number. It represents 40% of our core budget.
It was incredible to be part of such a vibrant event, which saw 40,000 registered attendees raise over $1.6 million for more than 300 worthy charities!
Some of our volunteers and members walked the 12 km and 3 km events for our group. As team member Mike shared after crossing the finish line:
“The company, the conversations were great, so much so that I barely noticed the kms go by as we walked and talked. I enjoyed walking on the roads and freeways that gave me different perspectives of the city. Great fun. Will do it again next year.”
Adrian, one of our donors, shared this about why he chose to sponsor Activate Mental Health.
"When I needed support, Activate Mental Health was there for me. I feel honoured to support the group that’s supported me when I needed help."
“This was a fantastic way to celebrate the importance of health while supporting the vital charities that rely on these donations to operate,” says group Founder Rahul. “I’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our cause, and to the members and volunteers who stepped up and participated.”
About Activate Mental Health
At Activate Mental Health, we believe #itsmorefuntogether. We are a grassroots, peer-led charity dedicated to fighting social isolation and promoting positive well-being across Perth, based on the values of connection, fun and inclusion.
Founded in June 2016, our mission centers on creating safe, fun and inclusive environments, ranging from casual coffee catch-ups and board game nights to active group walks,where people can connect without judgment.
This month marks an incredible milestone for us as we prepare to celebrate our 10th Birthday! Over the last decade, our community has grown to more than 8,300 members, with our dedicated volunteers hosting over 3,200 events.
Hitting 40% of our core budget at the HBF Run is the ultimate early birthday present, ensuring we can kick off our next decade focused entirely on empowering our volunteers and continuing to change lives through the power of connection.
Here's how else you can support Activate Mental Health
