On Saturday, 08th of June, we will start a two day ride from Singapore to Melaka to
raise awareness and funds for the Mental Health Film Festival Singapore (“MHFFS”).

I find exercise in general really helpful to bring sanity into this fast moving and
complex world, and it can also help with mental health disorders. However, we
should also acknowledge that this might not be the case for everyone and thus
raise awareness about different support mechanisms and the impact it may have
on daily life.

Cycling is very special to me, because it’s the first sport where I chose not to do it
competitively, but for the pure joy of it. Since starting I have set out on different
adventures, be it small by exploring a city by bike, or bigger with multiple day
adventures. Sometimes alone, but often in company. Either way, all of these
adventures, the daily commutes in Germany at every weather and the weekly
group rides have taught me that it may be challenging, but at the end awaits a
satisfactory feeling that you made it (together). Bonus: you are usually hungry
enough to enjoy this feeling with your group including some coffee and breakfast.

– Maike

About Mental Health Film Festival Singapore

MHFFS is a registered charity that conducts outreach events to raise awareness for people in Singapore to provide an inclusive and safe platform for stories about mental health. Through these programmes we hope to encourage early help- seeking. We have run 3 Mental Health Film Festivals, an inaugural roadshow in 2023, satellite events with various schools, corporates and community clubs and 3 Short Film Youth Competitions.

This year, MHFFS wants to utilize sports and engaging activities to create an informal environment that encourages open interaction and communication, fostering an atmosphere conducive to discussing mental health, a key pillar to what we do as an organization. By embracing physical activity, we aim to foster a community that supports mental wellness while challenging the negative perceptions associated with mental health.

With your support, we believe a little goes a long way in making a difference in the mental health landscape.

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