21Jun

Eswatini Psychology Association – Mental Health Walk (Mantenga Falls)

On the 4th of June 2022, EPA facilitated a fundraising event #walkingformentalhealth. Starting and end point was Legends Backpacker Lodge and the trail lead to Mantenga Falls and back – it was an easy trail to accommodate participants’ of all ages and fitness levels. The Walkers were also lead by a Swazi Trail Tour Guide. The walk was followed by a raffle draw, a brief introduction of EPA and its members, as well as a brief talk on the importance of mental health and types of coping mechanisms.

Sponsored goods and services on the day were as follows:

  1. Pick n Pay: Doughnuts, Fruit, Sandwiches & Hotdogs
  2. Viva Beverages: 300*500ml bottles of water
  3. Dixies International: sponsored 1 x banner, EPA branding of 2 x banners, as well as 300 event flyers for advertising
  4. Ubuntu Creations: 50 T-Shirts & 20 Caps
  5. Swazico Medics: 2 ambulances & 5 team members to ensure participants health and safety
  6. Legends Backpacker Lodge: venue by providing a discounted rate

Sponsored Raffle Prizes

Prizes were mainly centered around wellness:

  • 1st Prize: 6 self-awareness sessions with Clinical Psychologist, Celeste Jacobs-Richards
  • 2nd Prize: E1000 Massage Voucher – White Orchid
  • 3rd Prize: A meal voucher for two – Pink Lotus
  • 4th Prize: His & Hers No Limit Brand T-shirts
  • 5th Prize: One month Gym Membership – Fitness Zone (Manzini/Ezulwini)

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