Raise Funds With Some Fun this World Mental Health Month

THE PROBLEM

The pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have severely affected the economy. Job cuts meant many are now without a source of income. Financial stress combined with the economic uncertainty and the risk of infection are at the forefront of everyone's mind. Societies all around the world are collectively facing an unprecedented level of challenges that have severely affected people's mental well-being. For many, this may be the first time they are in distress. They might be too ashamed to ask for help. Or just have no idea who to turn to.

The more sobering thought is they could very well be people we know - friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbours, loved ones. No one is immuned.

What can we do about it?

THE SOLUTION

As a charitable organisation that has been working to bolster mental well-being in marginalised communities for years, SOLS Health is opening its doors to those severely hard hit by the pandemic and unable to afford counselling to help them get through this pandemic. It typically costs an individual between RM300-400 for a therapy session with a qualified clinical psychologist in a private centre. In times of financial distress, most are unable to afford even one session.

THE IMPACT

During the month of November, in conjunction with Men's Mental Health month, SOLS Health is running a fundraising campaign to allow us to provide counselling services to those who are in distress FOR FREE. The RM250,000 raised through this campaign will allow us to provide 625 free therapy sessions to those in need.

Jason Desmond aka JD, host of breakfast radio on Lite FM has partnered with SOLS Health for this fundraising campaign. He is not much of a spicy-food eater but he has pledged to eat a bowl of spicy ramen on his podcast, The Jantan Collective, if we exceed our goal of raising RM250,000 by 9 p.m. KL time on 30/11/2020. So if you want to see him sweat, click on that Donate button on the right and donate!

What can you do to help?

Here are a few ways you can help:

1. Make a donation to this campaign. Donations of RM100 and above are tax deductible, just request a receipt at the time of donation!

2. Share this campaign page on your social media and encourage people you know to donate. We suggest including a call to action such as: "I've donated to the #SpicyRamenChallenge to help those affected by the pandemic to access counselling and therapy. Go here to donate! Donations of RM 100 and above are tax deductible!"

3. Take part in the #SpicyRamenChallenge!

To take part in this challenge:

• Click on the fundraise button and set a target amount to fundraise. Eg. RM5,000
• Film yourself making a pledge that you will eat a bowl of spicy ramen on Facebook Live or Instagram Live once you've reached your target.
• Post your video and link to your fundraising page on social media with the following text: "I am taking part in the #SpicyRamenChallenge to raise money for charity. Click on this link to find out more!"

SOLS Health thanks you for your contribution to this worthy campaign.

Together we can get through this pandemic with resilience.

#SpicyRamenChallenge #SOLSHealth #TakeOnTheRamen 

Hit the Donate button now! Donations of RM100 or more are tax deductible, so give generously!