Top Blokes ambassador Christie Hayes urges Tasmanians to help ease the load of mental illness.

Tasmanian actor and radio host Christie Hayes speaks with The Mercury on why Tasmanian's should put on their walking shoes this month to help lift the load for those struggling with their mental health.

Christie will be carrying 10kgs for 50kms this October in order to fundraise for the mental health and wellbeing programs offered by Top Blokes.

"It's an incredibly important cause, one that is very close to my heart." says Christie, who tragically lost her own father to suicide when she was a child.