Former rugby league star Ben Ross and Australian triple Jump Athlete Tay Clark will hop on the treadmill this afternoon as they prepare to "Tread As One" and raise money for RUOK?.
Held at Anytime Fitness Cronulla, the fundraiser sees hundreds of NSW residents hit the treadmill over a period of 24 hours in a bid to raise $500,000 for the important cause.
The event is designed at bringing people together to support each other, supporting suicide prevention and letting the community know it's OK to talk about the harder stuff in life.
The event coincides with the scientific research that exercise and feeling connected to people to others are two things that can improve mental well being.
Ben Ross - an ambassador for RUOK? - will be at the gym from 9pm to 3am, while Tay Clark will be there from 5pm to 5:30pm.
- You can take part in the event by visiting https://www.anytimefitness.com.au/treadmillevent/