{"id":137597,"date":"2024-11-21T08:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=137597"},"modified":"2024-11-22T08:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T06:58:32","slug":"taariq-stokes-embarks-on-704km-journey-to-break-the-silence-on-mens-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/people\/taariq-stokes-embarks-on-704km-journey-to-break-the-silence-on-mens-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Taariq Stokes Embarks on 704km Journey to Break the Silence on Men’s Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taariq Stokes, a courageous runner from Wentworth, Durban, has embarked on a remarkable 704km journey from Walkerville, Johannesburg to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. This extraordinary feat is not just a physical challenge but a powerful statement against the predominantly silent struggle of men’s mental health issues.<\/h2>\n

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Johannesburg, South Africa (21 November 2024)<\/em> – Yesterday, a determined Taariq Stokes officially laced up his running shoes to tackle a 704 km journey from Walkerville in Johannesburg to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban in 76 hours!<\/p>\n

Taariq from Wentworth, Durban is one of 19 runners who have partnered with a men’s mental health group from Johannesburg called Man of Valour<\/a> which hopes to raise R50,000 to support a mental health institution and establish community workshops to offer real support to those struggling.<\/p>\n

The runners will be split into two teams, Team A and Team B. Each team will have a total of six runners running separately in three pairs.\u00a0<\/strong>Each pair will run in a rotational schedule from start to finish, completing the full distance together.<\/p>\n

Over and above raising funds, the initiative seeks to use road running to break the stigma on men\u2019s mental health and offer real support to those who are deeply struggling.<\/p>\n

Men are often expected to be tough, emotionless, and independent, making it difficult for them to acknowledge and express their vulnerabilities. Something Taariq<\/a> understands well.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a man, I know how hard it is to speak up. We believe that every donation whether big or small is a step toward empowering men to seek the help that they need,\u201d Taariq shared ahead of the run which kicked off today at midday.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We wish Taariq and the rest of these inspiring runners all the best as they hit the road in support of the vital cause of men’s mental health!<\/p>\n

To make a donation, visit the Man of Valour BackaBuddy page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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