Author Archives: Brandon McKay

Crazy for Walking Mobile APP

BE PART OF THE CRAZIEST WALK YET – WALK TO MARS The Crazy for Walking initiative aims to destigmatize- and broaden the awareness of- Mental Illness. “Exercise plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind,” says Francois Louw, CEO of Crazy for Walking. “Last year, we did a Crazy Walk […]

Getting Crazy for Mental Health

Article in Centurion Rekord Newspaper 14 September 2018.  Click on image below.

Crazy Socks Day 2017

Crazy Socks Day 2017 was a great success.  People all over South Africa wore their craziest socks in support of World Mental Health Day.  #CrazySocksDay  

Arrival Event Cape Town – 10 October 2017

20171014 CRAZY WALKERS REACH THEIR DESTINATION On Tuesday 10 October, the inaugural CRAZY FOR WALKING campaign arrived in Cape Town. After a journey of just over five weeks on foot from Pretoria’s Freedom Park, Hannetjie Buitendag, led the walkers into the Nobel Square in Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Hannetjie walked the entire distance […]

Expresso Breakfast TV Show interview 11 October 2017

Arrival V & A Waterfront Cape Town

She did it!  Hannetjie Buitendag walked all the way from Pretoria to Cape Town (1500 km) in an effort to show people what is it really means to be “Crazy”.  Having a mental illness does not mean you are “Crazy” … walking from Pretoria to Cape Town is CRAZY! Well done Hannetjie Buitendag and the […]

Update Week 5 – Day 1

The “Crazy” walkers have started walking from Barrydale this morning, walking to Montagu.  Follow their progress on the Crazy for Walking Facebook page @crazyforwalking  

Article in Volksblod Newspaper, Bloemfontein

ADDRESS BY COUNCILLOR NONTSIKELELO MOKHOTHO, MMC FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT THE CRAZY FOR WALKING SEND-OFF

Copy of speech below, prepared by Mr Marius Redelinghuys MMC Office, City of Tshwane    

Update – Week 4 – Day 2

Crazy for Walking walkers are walking through the beautiful Meiringspoort area today (26 September 2017).  Walking to break the stigma associated with mental illness.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @crazyforwalking