Andrew Savreemootoo

My walk is dedicated to the memory of my loved one, Sahu

Andrew Savreemootoo

A tribute for My beloved- Sahu

I committed to 350 this October for my dearest wife Sahu, who left me at 35. Black Dog and their work was ever so important to her. I walk this in her honour.

Total Raised

$6,161

Total Distance

351km

Distance Goal

350km

Sahu's Walk to Remember

Sahu’s walk to remember.

In August this year my wife Sahu passed away, aged 35.

Sahu lived a life led by compassion and generosity for those who carried the heaviest of burdens. She had a heart for bringing hope for the hopeless. In her words, she wanted to build a lighthouse to help loved ones find each other in the darkness.

Sahu was continuous and ardent supporter of the Black Dog institute and their aim of delivering high quality mental health support to those who need it most. Crucially, the Black Dog institute excels at advancing knowledge of mental health with medical practitioners.

In her honour and memory, I’ll be taking part of Black Dog’s One Foot Forward challenge. As she left us at 35, my goal by October’s end is to reach 350km and raise $3500.

To this end, I’ll leave home on the 15th and not return until the goals are reached.

Although I entered this challenge to journey alongside Sahu once more as a solo endeavour, I’d like to open this up to anyone who’d like to join in solidarity and remembrance of Sahu.

You’re most welcome to join however you wish. Whether through words of reflection, financially contributing to Black Dog, or joining the team to add some Km’s (I could always use a few).

Anything to build one more lighthouse. 


My Updates

Lighthouse to Lighthouse

Dear all,

Just an 11th hour update as the challenge comes to a close tomorrow. 273km down and 77km to go. The amazing race we always wanted to do.

I had hoped to write a daily blog but words were never there. Grief is the great thief. Thankfully, love and memories help restore what is lost. 

The walk was filled with many ‘firsts’ (such as our first dance at Chipping Norton wharf, first picnic at Clifton Gardens). It also passed many ‘lasts’, too many lasts, including the hospitals where she fought her hardest. 

The last stretch of the walk has gone from North Lighthouse to South Lighthouse- from Watson Bay lighthouse to Botany Bay. The gloomy weather made the importance of lighthouses all too real; and Sahu’s desire to bring light all the more meaningful. It’s fitting that the last lighthouse (Henry Head, La Perouse) was the most isolated and least appealing. It made me reflect on those for whom Sahu had the most compassion.

My last goal post is Stanwell Park Beach where Sahu was sent to rest. From there is the last trek to my home. 

Lastly, I wanted to give my overwhelming thanks to all those who have supported; financially, moral support, some food or drink or a place to crash. Having her memory kept alive and the essential work of Black Dog further funded has meant the world.

 

Walking for Mental Health

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of mental illness each year?

This October, our team is taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

We're walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support our walk.

Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.

Sahu's walk to remember

Sahu’s walk to remember.

In August this year my wife Sahu passed away, aged 35.

Sahu lived a life led by compassion and generosity for those who carried the heaviest of burdens. She had a heart for bringing hope for the hopeless. In her words, she wanted to build a lighthouse to help loved ones find each other in the darkness.

Sahu was continuous and ardent supporter of the Black Dog institute and their aim of delivering high quality mental health support to those who need it most. Crucially, the Black Dog institute excels at advancing knowledge of mental health with medical practitioners.

In her honour and memory, I’ll be taking part of Black Dog’s One Foot Forward challenge. As she left us at 35, my goal by October’s end is to reach 350km and raise $3500.

To this end, I’ll leave home on the 15th and not return until the goals are reached.

Although I entered this challenge to journey alongside Sahu once more as a solo endeavour, I’d like to open this up to anyone who’d like to join in solidarity and remembrance of Sahu.

You’re most welcome to join however you wish. Whether through words of reflection, financially contributing to Black Dog, or joining the team to add some Km’s (I could always use a few).

Anything to build one more lighthouse. 

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.52k

Andrew Savreemootoo

$350

Andrew Savreemootoo

$200

Morgan Victor

Andrew, you’ve always been a lighthouse in the darkness. Thinking of you.

$200

Kai Zhang

Thinking of you - Eling and Kai

$111.27

Pradhima Shyamsunder

Supporting you all the way.

$111.27

Kristy

$111.27

Bill Canning

Well done mate. Tremendous effort for a great cause. A meaningful way to remember a beautiful soul.

$111.27

Katharine White

What a lovely way to honour Sahu and support a cause close to her heart.

$110.01

Elena Abraham

Dearest Andrew, What you're doing in memory of your beautiful wife, Sahu, is extremely meaningful and takes so much strength. Wishing you the absolute best, and I know Sahu will be shining over you with every step you take. Always here for you Andrew! xx

$106.85

Anonymous

$106.12

Ratna Ratna

She will always be remembered with love. I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. Im so sorry for your loss, Andrew

$105

Dean Warren

$104.17

Pelagie

So sorry for your loss Andrew. Sahu is proud of you man

$103.72

Sarah Ghaly

This is a beautiful dedication to Sahu's memory. I'm praying for you Andrew, that He envelopes you with His love and peace 🙏🏽

$100

Blake Jarvis

$100

Tasha De Mel

Thinking of you as you take each step to remember Sahu and keep her memory alive

$85.48

Shiela Savreemootoo

Well done son. Great achievement. We are so very proud of you and so would Sahu. Keep up your good work for such a worthy cause.

$70.66

William Lieu

What an incredible goal for a just cause. Sahu would be smiling up in heaven.

$69.92

Shiela Savreemootoo

All the best Andrew. You are doing an amazing job.

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Bec Harvey

Xxx

$69.92

Vedica Francis

So sorry for your loss Andrew. What a beautiful way to honour your wife’s memory. You’ve got this!

$69.92

Amanda Tanceski

$69.92

Yvonne

Sending big hugs

$69.92

Michael Kettle

Wishing you the best Andrew, so proud of your strength during this difficult time

$69.92

Roze

Thinking of you and what a wonderful way to honour her life!

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Lauren Gecuk

$69.92

Linda Aldridge

Go Andrew!!!!

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Chris Savreemootoo

Goodluck Andrew I know Sahu would appreciate this.

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

E'ling Wong

Amazing Andrew!

$69.92

Yoga Balakrishnan

$69.92

Magdalena Pawelec

Sending strength and hugs.

$65

Emmi Okada

Such a nice way to honour Sahu 🙏💐

$65

Joel Beeson

Andrew - this is incredibly inspiring and such an amazing tribute to someone that was obviously equally as amazing. I hope this has helped you as much as it will help the people that Black Dog supports!

$64.67

Sally And Anthony Abraham

Wishing you all the best with your walk for such a worthy cause.

$54.62

Anonymous

$54.53

Jessica Merlan

$54.12

Charlene

Keep up the good work!

$54.12

Yola And Antonio

Dearest Andrew, we are happy to honour the memory of Sahu by supporting your walk. Thank you for being so brave and such an inspiration. Love Yola and Antonio.

$54.12

Diem Phan

Sending you love ❤️stay strong Andrew!

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Lyly

🙏🙏

$54.12

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$52.92

Bonnie Zhang

Hugs

$50

Rena Iason Georgios

In memory of your beautiful wife. Love Rena Iason Georgios

$50

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$43.60

Thamoney Pillay

Well done Andrew, proud of you

$43.60

Cassie Pew

I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss Andrew. This is an incredible tribute. Sending lots of love xxx

$43.60

Maria Kartsioulis

All the very best 🙏

$40

Pal Yusaf

With all my love Andrew ✨

$40

Boss Ben

$34.53

Ashley Ecob

$30

Jess Laker

$27.81

Mez Logan

<3

$25

Lorraine Reuter

Dear Andrew!!! Its been way too long since we last spoke and I really wish I could’ve reached out under different circumstances. I just learned about your wife’s passing and Im so so sorry! What a incredibly difficult time must this be for you! That makes it even more impressive that you’ve now started this challenge in her memory. I’m honored to be able to cheer you on in spirit! And should you want to add some additional KMs, know that you have a place to stay with a friend from way back, who would love to see you again, in The Netherlands!! Good luck!!!!

$22.58

Mike Boyce

$20

Kylie Swords

$20

Jess Laker

My friend, no matter how far, I'm always here. Keep walking ❤️

$20

Anonymous

$20

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$20

Rochelle Jones

Sending you love and thinking of you and your family

$11.65

Roshan K

$11.65

Anonymous

$10

Celine

Thinking of you as you honour and remember Sahu 🙏

Thank you to my supporters

$200

Kai Zhang

Thinking of you - Eling and Kai

$111.27

Pradhima Shyamsunder

Supporting you all the way.

$111.27

Kristy

$111.27

Bill Canning

Well done mate. Tremendous effort for a great cause. A meaningful way to remember a beautiful soul.

$111.27

Katharine White

What a lovely way to honour Sahu and support a cause close to her heart.

$110.01

Elena Abraham

Dearest Andrew, What you're doing in memory of your beautiful wife, Sahu, is extremely meaningful and takes so much strength. Wishing you the absolute best, and I know Sahu will be shining over you with every step you take. Always here for you Andrew! xx

$106.85

Anonymous

$106.12

Ratna Ratna

She will always be remembered with love. I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. Im so sorry for your loss, Andrew

$105

Dean Warren

$104.17

Pelagie

So sorry for your loss Andrew. Sahu is proud of you man

$103.72

Sarah Ghaly

This is a beautiful dedication to Sahu's memory. I'm praying for you Andrew, that He envelopes you with His love and peace 🙏🏽

$100

Blake Jarvis

$100

Tasha De Mel

Thinking of you as you take each step to remember Sahu and keep her memory alive

$85.48

Shiela Savreemootoo

Well done son. Great achievement. We are so very proud of you and so would Sahu. Keep up your good work for such a worthy cause.

$70.66

William Lieu

What an incredible goal for a just cause. Sahu would be smiling up in heaven.

$69.92

Shiela Savreemootoo

All the best Andrew. You are doing an amazing job.

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Bec Harvey

Xxx

$69.92

Vedica Francis

So sorry for your loss Andrew. What a beautiful way to honour your wife’s memory. You’ve got this!

$69.92

Amanda Tanceski

$69.92

Yvonne

Sending big hugs

$69.92

Michael Kettle

Wishing you the best Andrew, so proud of your strength during this difficult time

$69.92

Roze

Thinking of you and what a wonderful way to honour her life!

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Lauren Gecuk

$69.92

Linda Aldridge

Go Andrew!!!!

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

Chris Savreemootoo

Goodluck Andrew I know Sahu would appreciate this.

$69.92

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$69.92

E'ling Wong

Amazing Andrew!

$69.92

Yoga Balakrishnan

$69.92

Magdalena Pawelec

Sending strength and hugs.

$65

Emmi Okada

Such a nice way to honour Sahu 🙏💐

$65

Joel Beeson

Andrew - this is incredibly inspiring and such an amazing tribute to someone that was obviously equally as amazing. I hope this has helped you as much as it will help the people that Black Dog supports!

$64.67

Sally And Anthony Abraham

Wishing you all the best with your walk for such a worthy cause.

$54.62

Anonymous

$54.53

Jessica Merlan

$54.12

Charlene

Keep up the good work!

$54.12

Yola And Antonio

Dearest Andrew, we are happy to honour the memory of Sahu by supporting your walk. Thank you for being so brave and such an inspiration. Love Yola and Antonio.

$54.12

Diem Phan

Sending you love ❤️stay strong Andrew!

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Lyly

🙏🙏

$54.12

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$52.92

Bonnie Zhang

Hugs

$50

Rena Iason Georgios

In memory of your beautiful wife. Love Rena Iason Georgios

$50

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$43.60

Thamoney Pillay

Well done Andrew, proud of you

$43.60

Cassie Pew

I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss Andrew. This is an incredible tribute. Sending lots of love xxx

$43.60

Maria Kartsioulis

All the very best 🙏

$40

Pal Yusaf

With all my love Andrew ✨

$40

Boss Ben

$34.53

Ashley Ecob

$30

Jess Laker

$27.81

Mez Logan

<3

$25

Lorraine Reuter

Dear Andrew!!! Its been way too long since we last spoke and I really wish I could’ve reached out under different circumstances. I just learned about your wife’s passing and Im so so sorry! What a incredibly difficult time must this be for you! That makes it even more impressive that you’ve now started this challenge in her memory. I’m honored to be able to cheer you on in spirit! And should you want to add some additional KMs, know that you have a place to stay with a friend from way back, who would love to see you again, in The Netherlands!! Good luck!!!!

$22.58

Mike Boyce

$20

Kylie Swords

$20

Jess Laker

My friend, no matter how far, I'm always here. Keep walking ❤️

$20

Anonymous

$20

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$20

Rochelle Jones

Sending you love and thinking of you and your family

$11.65

Roshan K

$11.65

Anonymous

$10

Celine

Thinking of you as you honour and remember Sahu 🙏