The Medicine Ball Challenge

One in four adults experience mental illness, and many more of us know and care for people who do. Talking openly about we feel can help.

The challenge involves cuffing a 3kg Medicine Ball to my wrist for 7 days. It may not sound that heavy but being tied to the medicine ball continuously for 7 days is a significant burden. The ball becomes a physical, visual and tangible representation of the invisible burden of mental health so many of us can experience.

The challenge raises money for the following charities. Any support you can offer will be gratefully received and split evenly between the causes.

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Combat Stress

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My Updates

Day 4

Starting to realise what a grind it can be carrying something no one else can appreciate. Great to spread awareness of this under represented issue.

Day 3

Bertha MacMedball dragged into office to increase awareness of Mental Health to the Multi National workforce I have the pleasure to work with. Certainly made daily operations interesting with the visible burden taking a toll but also raising awareness.

Day 2

Week2 Day 2, Bertha MacMedball started early as its scorchio! Quick trip to WSBA Sub Aqua Club Beautiful views and if you need to get your Zen on (both mentally and the ferry dive!) a great hobby to relax and reset. Then on to one of the many archaeological sites on akrotiri camp. Been there for 2thousand years and still standing. No trip to RAF Akrotiri would be complete without visiting the gate guardians. Now relaxing by the pool enjoying paradise. Combat Stress ABF Fundraising Army ABF Cyprus Army Benevolent Fund WSBA Sub Aqua Club

Day 1

Week 2 day 1 saw Bertha McMedball attend not only the Veterans breakfast at the The 3 Keys Pub & Grub but also the "Arabian Night" at WO & Sgts Mess in Episkopi. Living the dream and raising awareness. #combatstress #ABF Medicine Ball Challenge