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Before I Turn "50"
Creator   Ruth Nissim
Close at  Monday, 7 February 2011

Many years ago I was diagnosed with Depression however, what  could have been called "The Black Dog" for me turned into an opportunity for growth and development.

Through my expreriences I have learnt to set achievable goals and personal challenges.  Therefore, before I turn "50" in January 2011, I have set myself a personal challenge which is to  trek to Everest Base Camp in November 2010 and at the same time raise money for The Black Dog Institute.  

The Black Dog Institute's mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis and management of mood disorders by continuously raising clinical, research, education and training standards.

So I hope you will  help me support this worthy cause, accomplish my challenge and reach my goal.

Regards
Ruth :) 

    Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and Bipolar Disorder (formerly called 'manic depression'). The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
The Institute's mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis and management of the mood disorders by continuously raising clinical, research, education and training standards. In so doing, the Institute aims to improve the lives of those affected - and in turn - the lives of their families and friends.

FUNDOMETER
TARGET
$5,000.00

RAISED SO FAR
$5,600.00

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SUPPORTERS
SUPPORTERSAMOUNTMESSAGE
Laura Craighead 20.00was amazing sharing the experience with you-you're a star lxx
Daniel Abelsohn 50.00 
Kelly Wyborn 100.00Well done Ruthie
Anonymous 250.00Congratulations Ruth on taking on a great challenge and supporting a worthy Institute - Phillip
Diane Kleinlehrer 50.00Hope all goes well.Looking forward to the tale.
Juliet Vesely 30.00Can't wait to see you when you get back.
maurice teicher 100.00great effort and a great journey - to a wonderful friend, enjoy the trek for now and forever
peter grunfeld 300.00travel safely; one foot in front of the other please. I need my President back in one piece peter
Forrest Training 100.00You are an inspiration to us all!
Antony Breuer 100.00 
Rozanne Green 90.00Nameste, enjoy every step. Go girl!!!
Tom & Di Goldman 100.00Good Luck with the trek. Don't fall off the mountain
Tow Colin 250.00So pleased you have publicized your problem and its solution. I know many people who suffer from depression to varying degrees and they don't have won't seek treatment because of perceived stigma. Actions like yours go a long way to destroying that stigma. Well done!
Michael Loewy 50.00Great challenge! Good luck and Enjoy.
Prue Stewart 50.00Dear Ruth Nissim Wishing you all the success for your trek to Everest Base Camp in support of the Black Dog Institute Kind Regards Prue Stewart
Anonymous 100.00What an inspirational endeavour. I wish you all the best
Tanya Bowden 30.00 
juliette cronin 30.00Good Luck Ruth...... you can do it!!! The Cronins xx
Ruth & Michael 50.00Good luck Enjoy
Linda Satz 50.00Best of luck Ruth
Sally Goodchild 50.00Go for it Ruth.....
Tom Goldman 100.00Good Luck Ruth
Anonymous 250.00Ruth, you are very brave.Train well, it is a great challenge
Kim Chant 100.00Given that you are camping I just have to sponsor you! Go girl.
orly ezekiel 50.00Good luck!!
Anne and Tony Schwartz 100.00Hi Ruth, We wish you all the best achieving your personal challenge. Enjoy the journey. xxx
Judy Snow 200.00You are toooooo fabulous Good Luck
Robyn and David Kirsh 100.00Good luck Ruth......
Mike Benjamin 50.00Go Ruth!!!
Anna Rydzewski 20.00Great cause Ruth. I'm very jealous of your trip...Nepal is the best! Good luck.
Karen Doherty 50.00You are a true inspiration to us all Ruthie.
John Randall 50.00I guess it must be 20 yeqrs since I left
Anonymous 1000.00It's a long climb for a young jewish girl!!!
lesley and josh goulburn 50.00Ruthie its all about the breathing! Enjoy. All our love
Sue Renkin 100.00Ruth you are a champion. Keep flying. Hugs Sue
Carmel Monaghan 150.00Go Ruthie!!!
Tracey Turri 50.00Hi Ruthie, Best of luck - we know you you will give it 110%. We love you!!! The Turri's
Ruth Nissim 200.00Ruth, go girl .. have a wonderful journey - Gail & Jan
Ilana Weinberg 50.00WOW... Ruth, What a great experience for such a good cause too! Best of Luck... will be following you all the way!
Elspeth Prince 50.00Hope its an amazing experience all the way to basecamp!
Anonymous 100.00All the very best of luck Ruth - I will be supporting you all the way!
Martin Rogers 500.00Go Ruth, love your initiative. Why stay in prison when the door is so wide open?
Donna Cross 30.00Good on you Ruth - don't stop - you can achieve anything!
Shirley Harris 50.00You go Girl!!!
Rob Weisz 100.00Brilliant idea and a worthy cause. We are cheering you on!!
Odile Faludi 50.00I am so proud of all your achievements. Enjoy this challenge. Odile Faludi
Paul Slezak 100.00Keep warm and have a blast!!!! There's no rush so take it slowly!