More than 200 people gathered at Wollongong's Novotel on Friday to raise funds for local mental health support.
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TODAY's Karl Stefanovic and radio host Gus Worland were in Wollongong for the last leg of the Gotcha4Life Roadshow which is raising awareness of the importance of building mental fitness.
The event attended by many of the Illawarra's business leaders heard about Gus's experiences with mental health and how he and Karl surround themselves with friends to make sure they stay mentally fit.
Karl told the attendees how his grandparents had arrived in Wollongong following the second world war with his granddad working for BHP and living in Bellambi. He said Wollongong had a special place in his heart.
Other celebrity appearances included Cameron Merchant of Married at First Sight fame who started his day off watching the sunrise over Wollongong Harbour.
More than $25,000 was raised during the brunch with every penny going towards helping mental health support services in the Illawarra.
The roadshow has raised more than $100,000 and has visited Nowra, Wagga Wagga and Shepparton. Find out more on p84 where Healthier Illawarra Men chair Mark Sleigh outlines the thinking behind the event.
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