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Help me help Lifeline save lives

A few months ago when I signed up for this event, it seemed a great idea to cycle on closed roads through Sydney's Blue Mountains. Now with a week to go before the event. I'm a lot more conscious of the 2,200 vertical metres and 100km of mountain riding !

Saying that, I am proud to recognise and support the great work Lifeline does in providing frontline support to people in need, people who often don't know where else to turn for help. It's great to acknowledge the effort of many volunteers, and to help support their on-going work.

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Every day, nine Australians lose their battle with mental health – help us help Lifeline.


In recent years, challenges like COVID, natural disasters, and financial pressures have deeply affected the lives of many. More people than ever are struggling with mental health and anxiety, and reaching out to Lifeline’s frontline services and the national 13 11 14 crisis line for support.


This year, I’m taking part in VIC100—a 100km cycling event with over 2,200 metres of climbing, crossing the Blue Mountains via Bells Line of Road. Unlike many other cycling events, VIC100 was founded on lived experience. Its creator began this ride after his own mental health journey, with a desire to help others and raise critical funds for Lifeline.


As a participant, I’ll be raising funds for three Lifeline centres:

        Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney

        Lifeline Macarthur Western Sydney

        Lifeline Central West


Your support won’t just help staff the 13 11 14 crisis line, but will also fund essential, on-the-ground mental health services in the very regions where this ride takes place—and beyond.


One of the beneficiaries, Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney, is one of the few Lifeline centres that answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week—including during the late hours when people facing depression and anxiety are often at their most vulnerable.


At Go for Broke, every dollar we raise goes directly to Lifeline to help save lives.


Please consider supporting me as I train for this challenging but meaningful 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
Nov 13 the Painters Now you will have more motivation to train... and another mountain to climb... well done Matt $52.75
Nov 13 Seto Family $60.00
Nov 13 Ali P Great cause - good on you for supporting it in this way. Go well! $26.38
Nov 12 Marion Go Matt! Great cause $50.00