My name is Chris and I am the creator of Vo-gus Prospecting, a YouTube channel I use to show my adventures searching for gold with my big boy Grizzly. If you are a long time follower of my channel you probably know about my battle with PTSD and that it is the reason behind why I prospecting.
I have been utilising prospecting to deal with the symptoms of PTSD and have happily been able to pass on my version of therapy to many others.
But there are people who cannot yet see the light through the darkness clouding their mind. That is why I have dedicated my channels following in 2018 to push not just awareness but understanding of chronic mental illness.
I want to break the stigma associated with being diagnosed with a chronic mental illness, to educate friends and family about what it is like to live in a mind that never truly feels your own, to let the people who are living with it that they are not alone and we do care. And on a personal note, from me to you, that your life & mind are important to me and many others in your life.
To do this I will be sharing my own story.
Holding very little back you will see the illness in full effect through my opening video below. This is what I go through on a daily basis and I hope that through my open, honest account of what it’s like to live with mental illness it will give some foresight for friends and family and some hope that it can get better to sufferers.
This cannot be done by myself alone, the more people who know increases both our chances of spreading understanding as well as raising funds for Beyond Blue. Beyond Blue do a fantastic job of supporting people going through the worst emotions you can experience from Anxiety and Depression to Suicide. They need our help to continue running. Please help me by donating today. All donations of any size will be put into the draw to win one of many prizes donated by my channels sponsors, a full list can be seen at the end of the video.
My story, please watch: https://youtu.be/2tRrmacvIaM
Beyond Blue is here for everyone in Australia – especially during this challenging time. We’re dedicated to supporting the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide
About Fundraiser
Christopher Bogusis
Wodonga, VIC
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Randy Woodworth
$ 20
Sat, 31 Mar 2018
Cameron Smith
$ 35
Donated on behalf of Cameron Smith by Vogus Prospecting.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Michael Frith
$ 10
Well done Chris !!!
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Steven Buosi
$ 50
Good work!
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Mark Ubben
$ 10
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Tammy Ames
$ 25
Grizzly made me do it.
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
Warren Brian Murphy
$ 120
Hi Chris! Great cause, and a really great job on your part. Hope I win something! ;-D
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Chris Hennessy
$ 150
Chris great work on this campaign. More needs to be done to help those with mental health issues and this is definately a step in the right direction. Your videos are fantastic and I always look forward to the next video to be uploaded.
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Amy
$ 10
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Chris
$ 10
Well Chris ,
Thank you for dropping a pebble in this pond
Your actions and all the donations will help many and in so many ways
It truely brings me comfort to know Mental Illness can be talked about and put on the net
And to see so many people give and leave their stories
It helps when it’s close to my family and friends
Keep up your Great Work
God Bless
Chris
Beyond Blue is here for everyone in Australia – especially during this challenging time. We’re dedicated to supporting the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide
Donated on behalf of Cameron Smith by Vogus Prospecting.