My Story…
Recent events have reminded me why I started Go for Broke
As event founder and committee president it always humbles me the efforts of all our wonderful committee and event volunteers.
While we put the finishing touches on this years' event planning a number of personally very sad and family based tragic events have reminded me the importance of staying connected with those you love - family and friends, and even work colleagues, clients and suppliers who form part of your community. In addition, riding and riding with mates is an antidote to what can be tough times. It's for these reasons, and my own personal experience with mental health 15 years ago that I founded Go For Broke. To date our small event has raised over $45ok for Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney.
On Saturday the 21st of September, I'll be riding from Berowra to Broke, a one day 183km cycling event raising funds. Help me help Lifeline save lives. Every dollar we raise goes to critical front line services.
Every dollar I've raised myself, through family, friends, work colleagues, clients and suppliers can and does save lives. What will we achieve this year? Thanks in advance. Your kind donations do make a positive impact and save the lives of those in need.
Regards, Ed
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Everyday nine Australians lose their battle with mental health - help us help Lifeline
Over the last few years Covid, natural disasters and financial pressures have impacted on many people's lives. Many in our community are suffering from mental health and anxiety, with more and more people reaching out to Lifeline through their front line mental health services and national 13 11 14 number.
This year I'm participating in GFB24, a 183km 2000 vertical metre cycling event, from Berowra to Broke. Unlike many cycling events, GFB24 was born off the back of the event founders' own lived experience with mental health and his wish to help others in the community by raising funds for mental health and Lifeline. As a rider in GFB24 I'll be raising funds for three Lifeline offices – Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney.
The money I raise won't only go to helping man the national 13 11 14 crisis number, but will also help fund critical on the ground front line services.
The Gordon office of Lifeline, which we support is one of only a few Lifeline call centres nationally that answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's after hours and overnight when many of us and people who struggle with depression and anxiety are most vulnerable and need our support.
At Go for Broke every dollar we raise helps us help fund Lifeline's frontline services and crisis support 13 11 14 number. Please give for this great cause and support me as I train for this tough ride. Help me help Lifeline.
Every dollar makes a difference. Every dollar can save a life. Thank you.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 04 | Lianna | $105.50 |
| Sep 25 | Ingrid Stewart | $158.25 |
| Sep 19 | Mr P | $1,055.00 |
| Sep 16 | Dorian | $52.75 |
| Sep 15 | The team at Loop Brands | $685.75 |
| Sep 13 | George & Sue McGill | $52.75 |
| May 15 | Edwin Kirk | $10.55 |
