My Story…
6 years ago I was in an horrific motorbike accident. A year or so after the accident I was still recovering, not back at work and in the depths of what was soon to be diagnosed as PTSD and depression.
Managing my mental health and PTSD symptoms has been a daily challenge ever since, but it's a challenge I am able to face with the love and encouragement of my amazing wife and family.
They say mental health is a silent disease, as there remains a reluctance by both sufferers and others to openly talk about it. I choose to reject that notion, and am happy to discuss my personal experiences to raise awareness and also to normalise that "looking after yourself" isn't and should not be limited to your just physical body.
As part of my rehab from the accident I took up cycling, never thinking I would become the full blown MAMIL I am now. While I will never fully recover from the accident, physically nor mentally, I continue to challenge myself and G4B 2024 is another step forward in my recovery.
Lifeline is an amazing organisation to be associated with, and for obvious reasons is very close to my heart. It would mean the world to me if you were able to support the amazing work they do for the community.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | Glenn Short | $105.50 |
| Sep 22 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
| Sep 22 | Dom Yuen | $31.65 |
| Sep 21 | Laura & Clay | $105.50 |
| Sep 21 | Felice | $21.10 |
| Sep 13 | Justin and Csilla Ferguson | $21.10 |
| Jul 04 | Simon Rusden | Undisclosed amount |
