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About me: I am a total self-confessed crazy cat lady 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 have two spoilt cats 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 throughout 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 beautiful 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 to wellness and have such a strong and supportive family and friends who have helped me through. VIC100 2025 LET'S GO!!!!

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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
Oct 22 Anonymous GFB amount carried over $2,396.02