018. Abby Whiting and Organizing her 'Physical Health for Mental Health' Run

Do Something More-Nonprofit Spotlights & Ways to Serve Your Community

EpisodeJul 18, 202322m

018. Abby Whiting and Organizing her 'Physical Health for Mental Health' Run

Do Something More-Nonprofit Spotlights & Ways to Serve Your Community

EpisodeJul 18, 202322m

Send us a textAbby Whiting is going to be a senior in high school next year, she's the first teenager I've had on the show! After personal experiences with people she loved and cared about, she had a desire to do something to raise awareness and normalize conversations around mental health. So last spring she decided to organize a run she called 'Physical Health for Mental Health.' Hear about her experiences putting the run together, and also what motivated her to do it. I was so impressed with the passion that Abby has and her ability to act on it. Links mentioned in the episode:National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)NAMI UtahFollow the podcast on social media:InstagramFacebook

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Do Something More is a service-oriented podcast dedicated to sharing inspiring stories of people and organizations who are making a difference. Each week, host Melissa Draper highlights the helpers—volunteers, nonprofits, community leaders, and everyday individuals—who have found meaningful ways to give back and uplift their communities.Through heartfelt interviews and practical solo episodes, this podcast explores real stories of service, acts of kindness, humanitarian work, and grassroots impact. Listeners will discover simple, actionable ways to serve, volunteer, give back, and create positive change in their own communities.Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved, searching for volunt...

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