Rotary Club of Sunbury hit the streets on Sunday to raise funds for mental health awareness.
The crew of nine Rotarians and four other locals donned their purple kits and donation tins as they walked a loop starting at Brooke Street before crossing over to the Sunbury Woolworths.
The group planned the walk as part of World Mental Health Day in collaboration with the Moreland Rotary Club, with 100 per cent of donated cash going to research into mental health.
Rotary Club of Sunbury member Sheila Smith said she enjoyed getting out in the community for a good cause.
“In this day and age, there is such a big issue with young people [and their mental health],” she said.
“The Australian Rotary Health annual walk was usually for SIDS [sudden infant death syndrome], but in the year 2000 it was identified that mental health was an issue and needed to be addressed.
“It was fantastic to be honest.”
The Rotary Club of Sunbury is still accepting donations toward the campaign.
To get involved, visit: www.rotaryclubsunbury.org.au
