My walk is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Darren Vickers
Jo Brookes
A tribute for Darren Vickers
Total Raised
$758
Total Distance
63km
Distance Goal
150km
Support My Walk for Mental Health Research
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness each year?
This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
I'm 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 my walk.
Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.
My impact over 5 years
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$163.43
Brenda & Clive
Well done Jo. We’re both so proud in what you do everyday for other people. Love Brenda and Clive
$163.43
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$112.09
Susan Vickers
Thank you Jo for doing this in Darren’s honour. He is so missed by all his family & friends. We will always have Darren in our thoughts & our hearts, he would be extremely proud of you for doing this.
$55.95
Gregory Pigott
Well done enjoy
$45.30
Steph
Such an amazing cause Jo! You’re an inspiration 💜
$45.30
Char, Ben And The Boys X
Well done Jo! You’ll smash it x
$28.81
Angela Oon
Amazing effort Jo, wishing you all the best <3
$28.81
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$23.81
Amy Maynard
Amazing work Jo!!
$23.81
Sarah Murphy
Well done Jo. Such a good cause and a lovely tribute
$23.81
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$20
Rachel
Well done Jo 🙌💕
$11.92
Michael Van Gaalen
Dear Jo, wishing you all the best as you walk to raise funds in memory of your friend Darren.
$11.92
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
Thank you to my supporters
$55.95
Gregory Pigott
Well done enjoy
$45.30
Steph
Such an amazing cause Jo! You’re an inspiration 💜
$45.30
Char, Ben And The Boys X
Well done Jo! You’ll smash it x
$28.81
Angela Oon
Amazing effort Jo, wishing you all the best <3
$28.81
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$23.81
Amy Maynard
Amazing work Jo!!
$23.81
Sarah Murphy
Well done Jo. Such a good cause and a lovely tribute
$23.81
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$20
Rachel
Well done Jo 🙌💕
$11.92
Michael Van Gaalen
Dear Jo, wishing you all the best as you walk to raise funds in memory of your friend Darren.
$11.92
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
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I’m swimming in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. I lost a dear friend to suicide this year, he left behind a beautiful kind hearted wife & two amazing daughters. You are not alone, there is always someone to talk to please reach out.