My Story…
This is my first Go For Broke event! I am so excited to participate. Before I tell you my entire life story, I’ll tell you about what I love! I am a total self confessed weirdo with an interest in cycling (evidently), bellydancing and rock climbing. I am yet to try doing all three at the same time, but anything is possible. :) I am also crazy cat lady and have two spoilt moggies at home who mean the world to me. And now for the heartfelt stuff. Suicide prevention and depression are causes very, very close to my heart. I took up cycling after a severe mental health crisis in 2022 in which (at the time) I never expected myself to recover from. Mental illness has affected not only myself but touched a lot of my family. I have also lost a friend to suicide and firmly believe suicide prevention and preventative mental health to be one of the most important issues facing Australia today. I am extremely lucky to have rebuilt my life and have such a strong and supportive family and friends.
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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 21 | Rowan | $26.38 |
| Sep 20 | Dave Subritzky | $105.50 |
| Sep 20 | Steve Greenwood | $26.38 |
| Sep 18 | Amber Hamilton | $26.38 |
| Sep 13 | Justin and Csilla Ferguson | $21.10 |
| Sep 10 | Mon Pop | $105.50 |
| Sep 08 | Sarah & Arno Roosink | $52.75 |
| Sep 08 | Elaine Collins | $100.00 |
| Aug 23 | Janine and Keith | $52.75 |
| Aug 23 | Mark Kranz | $211.00 |
