Team Resilience is a community of runners, supporters, and advocates committed to improving youth mental health.
Every dollar raised helps Erika’s Lighthouse deliver its evidence-informed mental health curriculum completely free to schools, students, and families. The organisation’s mission is simple but powerful: ensure every student has access to the tools, language, and support they need to care for their mental health.
The impact is immediate and tangible:
For Team Resilience runners, every training session becomes part of something bigger than race day.
Youth mental health continues to be one of the most urgent challenges facing schools and families today.
Research shows that:
Erika’s Lighthouse believes education is one of the most effective forms of prevention. By creating open conversations around mental health, the organisation helps reduce stigma and empowers students to seek help early.
This is where Team Resilience makes a difference.
Every fundraiser, every donation, and every mile completed contributes directly to creating safer, more supportive school communities.
The reach of Erika’s Lighthouse continues to grow thanks to supporters across the running community.
The programme currently:
The results demonstrate the power of early mental health education:
These aren’t just statistics. They represent young people gaining the confidence, language, and support systems they need to thrive.
Funds raised through Team Resilience support Erika’s Lighthouse’s holistic “Four Pillar” model.
Classroom Education
Evidence-informed lessons for students in grades 4–12 normalise conversations around depression, emotional wellbeing, and suicide prevention.
Empowerment Clubs
Student-led mental health clubs encourage peer support and advocacy within schools.
Family Engagement
Resources and workshops help families continue important mental health conversations at home.
Staff Training and School Policy
Teachers, coaches, and school staff receive training to help identify signs of distress and become trusted sources of support.
Together, these pillars help schools create long-term cultural change around mental health.
For many runners, joining Team Resilience adds deeper meaning to the marathon journey.
Take Sarah, for example.
After seeing the growing mental health challenges facing students in her community, Sarah decided to dedicate her marathon training to Erika’s Lighthouse. She shared her story through fundraising campaigns, social media updates, and conversations with family and friends.
Her goal wasn’t just to complete a marathon.
She wanted to help schools gain access to critical mental health resources they otherwise couldn’t afford.
By race day, Sarah had raised enough to help provide an entire school district with free mental health curriculum and support materials.
Her story reflects what Team Resilience is all about: turning individual effort into collective impact.
Alongside the opportunity to support an important cause, Team Resilience runners receive a range of exclusive benefits.
Early Marathon Registration Access
Gain opportunities to secure spots in high-demand marathon events before general registration opens.
Team Apparel
Receive branded Erika’s Lighthouse gear to wear during training and race day.
Fundraising Support
Access personalised guidance, digital fundraising toolkits, social media templates, and campaign resources.
Training Resources
Receive free coaching support and structured 18-week marathon training plans.
Community Connection
Join a network of runners united by a shared commitment to youth mental health.
Most importantly, runners gain the knowledge that every mile completed is helping students access potentially life-saving support.
Erika’s Lighthouse continues to expand its mission through its ambitious Vision 2030 strategy.
Future goals include:
Achieving this vision will require continued community support - and Team Resilience runners remain at the heart of that mission.
Training for a marathon already requires commitment, discipline, and resilience.
With Team Resilience, those miles can also create real change for young people navigating mental health challenges.
Every fundraiser helps schools access free, evidence-informed resources.
Every donation helps a student feel seen, supported, and understood.
And every finish line becomes a symbol of hope.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or preparing for your first race, joining Team Resilience gives every mile greater meaning.
Because when runners come together for youth mental health, the impact reaches far beyond race day.