On October 27 to 28, you're invited to camp out in Victoria Park, play games, enjoy live music, have fun and learn about mental health issues. It's the third annual ABCampout for Mental Health — an event that raises awareness and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

In addition to informative CMHA speakers and posters that will be featured throughout the campout, this year's event will make use of social media — Twitter, Facebook and YouTube — to tell the stories of how people are spreading happiness and fighting depression.

The Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity holds this event to honour their brother, Austen Berlet, who took his life on July 20, 2009 after battling bipolar disorder and severe depression for two years. "Austen Berlet touched the lives of so many people, both directly and indirectly," said event organizer Joshua Sonshine. "The passion surrounding this event is so powerful, and hopefully we will surpass all of our financial, educational and philanthropic goals." Organizers have set a fundraising goal of $20,000, which will go to support the CMHA London-Middlesex.

The event starts at 2 p.m. on October 27 and will run until 2 p.m. the next day. The stage will be converted into a dance hall at 11 p.m., when the headphone party begins. Two DJs will be playing and participants will wear headphones to hear the music. After dancing the night away, attendees will enjoy a pancake breakfast, and then participate in a 3-km awareness walk through the downtown core.

To make a donation or for more information, check out tinyurl.com/abcampout-ldn2012.