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For participating in 10th Go4Broke 2025

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Help me help Lifeline save lives

I'm riding with my Dad (Inaki 'Speedy' Gonzalez) on his 10th anniversary ride of Go For Broke! This legend has participated the event every year since inception, so joining for this special anniversary ride is the least I can do.

Do my legs have the endurance to keep up with him and the bunch? I shall find out on September 20th!

Any spare change for Lifeline would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for visiting my page and considering or making a donation.

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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 our communities. As a result, more people than ever are turning to Lifeline for support—through both their frontline mental health services and the national 13 11 14 crisis line.

This year, I’m taking part in the 10th Go4Broke – GFB25, a gruelling 183km cycling event with over 2,000 metres of vertical climbing, from Berowra to Broke in the Hunter Valley

Unlike many other cycling events, Go4Broke was created from lived experience. Its founder, having faced his own mental health journey, started this ride to raise awareness and vital funds for those who are still struggling.

As a proud participant in GFB25, I’ll be raising funds for Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney. Your support will not only help staff the 24/7 13 11 14 crisis line, but also fund critical, on-the-ground mental health services in our local community. The Lifeline centre in Gordon is one of the few in Australia that answers calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—especially during the late-night and early morning hours, when people experiencing depression and anxiety are often most vulnerable.

At Go4Broke, every dollar we raise goes directly towards funding these essential services. Over the past nine years, we’ve raised more than $500,000—and we’re just getting started. Please consider supporting me as I train for this incredibly tough but deeply meaningful ride.

Every dollar makes a difference. Every dollar could save a life.

Thank you for helping me support Lifeline.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 21 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 20 Patty & Mon Zooooom! $10 extra when you beat Iñaki to the finish xo $52.75
Sep 19 Miles Diment-Smith Go fast, kick ass. $50.00
Sep 18 Ori Go Maria!! <3 Well done on being so disciplined with your training!! Give Inaki a run for his money and don't forget to eat! :p $26.38
Sep 13 Alison Scandrett Have a great ride!!! $52.75
Sep 12 Ila $10.55
Sep 08 Maryanne Davis All the best Maria. Definitely a challenge. $52.75
Sep 07 Fran Sorensen Go Maria. So lovely that you’ll be riding beside your dad this year $26.38
Sep 07 Gil Happy peddles Maria 🙏🏼🚴🏻‍♀️🖖🏼 $52.75
Sep 07 Danielle I have no doubts you will keep up! $50.00