Barefoot Challenge: World Record for Men's Mental Health

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024 at 03:00 am

Santa Monica Beach | Santa Monica

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 Barefoot Challenge: World Record for Men's Mental Health
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? Start it off with me! Kick off the journey together with a 1-mile barefoot challenge.
?? The Barefoot Dutchman is set to push his limits by embarking on a groundbreaking 3100 miles journey from Los Angeles to New York City, to raise awareness for Men's Mental Health, traversing the entire United States on his bare feet. This extraordinary effort is not just about breaking records; it marks the start of the #BraveMenTalk campaign, a cause close to Anton's heart.
Mental Health and the alarming statistics surrounding it: globally, we lose a man to suicide every minute of the day. As he walks across the USA, Anton will raise awareness and funds to support various programs and initiatives to defy these statistics.
? Date & Agenda: Saturday, February 17, 2024
12:00 PM Gathering & Talk with Anton
01:00 PM Start of 1-mile challenge barefoot
? Address: Santa Monica Beach (in front of the Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402)
Important info: Please look for flags with the words “Brave Men Talk” ?
? The Barefoot Dutchman and Barebarics - Barefoot Sneakers joined forces and set up the #BraveMenTalk project. Barefoot walk for a cause. Walking barefoot stimulates nerves, muscles, and sensory perception, improving your overall mental health and giving your feet freedom. Among other health benefits, It also fosters a connection with the environment and promotes relaxation.
? Meet The Barefoot Dutchman, Anton Nootenboom:
? Dutch army veteran with 3 missions to Afghanistan and mental health advocate
? Overcoming depression and suicidal thoughts, he felt a burning desire to make a change.
? In 2019, he became the first and only person ever to walk -barefoot to the base camp of Mount Everest.
? In 2021, he broke the Guinness World Record by walking 3019 kilometers barefoot along Australia's East coast.
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Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, United States

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