Senior business leaders on Cape to Cape Track raising funds for youth mental health charity Zero2Hero

The efforts of WA business leaders undertaking a gruelling trek in the region this week look poised to raise almost three quarters of a million dollars for one of the State’s mental health groups.

More than 25 business leaders hit the Cape-to-Cape Track this week as a fundraiser for youth mental health empowerment charity Zero2Hero.

The tally hit $706,000 on Wednesday, beyond the initial $600,000 goal.

The team was expected to complete the 135km journey from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse today, May 10.

Mimaro director Rob Franco said the trek wasn’t easy work, with the soft sand sections along the region’s coastlines some of the most difficult.

“It’s been amazing,” he said.

“There’s a whole range of different people and different backgrounds and lots of energy. There’s never a dull moment.

“The money raised has been phenomenal and I know it’s going towards something that will be a lot of help for a lot of young people.”

One Brokerage sales director Glen Moltoni said the five-day adventure was a great chance to disconnect from technology and for participants to focus on their own mental health.

“Everybody deals with different things from time to time, so to do something like this, it’s a great activity for anyone to do — suffering or not suffering,” he said.

Sandy Anghie Architect principal Sandy Anghie said the trek had been an incredible experience that was made all the better by raising money for a good cause.

“It’s really interesting hearing from everyone as to why they’re here and why they’re doing this,” she said.

“Everyone’s got different experiences that led them to want to support Zero2Hero.”

The trek was also designed to spark conversations about youth mental health in the participants’ industries and workplaces.

It has raised more than $2.2 million during the past six years.

Zero2Hero chief executive Ashlee Harrison was blown away by their efforts as well as their heartfelt support for the worthy cause.

“We haven’t seen anything like it before,” she told the Times.

“These funds will directly support more than 7000 young people across WA to positively manage their mental health through a range of mental health school programs and leadership camps.

“We have met some incredible business leaders and selfless heroes through the Cape-to-Cape trek and this trek is certainly no different.

“Each trekker has spent months training and raising funds to support young people.

“I am excited they now get to experience the unique and inspiring challenge that they have trained so hard for.”

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