Wild + Sour

Stepping one foot in front of the other!

Danielle here, co-owner of Wild + Sour from Sydney Australia! 

I’m stepping one foot in front of the other, every day for 5km, to raise funds for the Burnt Chef Project. Prioritising time for mental clarity, self-care and achieving personal goals.  

Launched in May 2019, the Burnt Chef Project is an organisation that dedicates its resources to eradicating mental health stigma within hospitality. Providing a wide range of easily-accessible resources to those in need worldwide. 

My husband has been in the industry for over 20 years, it has a special place in both of our hearts. ❤️ We are incredibly passionate about advocating for healthy and safe workplaces within the industry, promoting true support for both employees and employers. Allowing chefs and hospitality staff to do what they were there for to begin with - get creative, explore their strengths & talent, spread joy through their service, have fun, and work in a supportive team to get the job done! 

In Australia, it’s estimated that of the 3,100 people that die by suicide each year, 1 in 5 work in the hospitality sector. 

Change is coming, but we need it here as fast as possible. Let’s start having the right conversations and spreading the message. Hospitality workers need our help. 

Running for just 15 minutes a day, or walking for 1 hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. I will partake in 5km daily runs on behalf of Wild + Sour until (as a collective) the participants of the challenge have reached the 35k target! 

My goal is to raise 260£ (approx $500AUD) and spread awareness. 

I’d love for you to get involved! Any donation is much appreciated, large or small. It’s going directly to student education. You can also join the challenge yourself, follow TBCP’s socials, check out their website and resources - perhaps there is someone you can send it to who needs the help. 

Danielle, WS