Total Raised
$1,505
Total Distance
97km
Distance Goal
350km
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 Updates
The plan
G’day Legends, This month I’m doing something slightly silly on the off chance that you’d help me raise some funds for the Black Dog Institute. As part of October’s One Foot Forward event, I’m going to walk between 350–400ks and have a bit of fun with it by completing a thru-hike from Newcastle to Thirroul carrying all my gear and food and sourcing water wherever possible. It’ll follow the Great North Walk, through the city, then down through the Royal. 350ks in 14 days. What could go wrong? 😄 I know most of us have seen too many good people leave this world far too early, unnecessarily. So I figured I’d put myself through a bit of a challenge and hopefully turn it into something positive. If you’re able to throw a few bucks towards it, there’d be someone out there who’d appreciate it more than you’ll ever know. Otherwise, just do us a favour and check in on someone you’ve been thinking about lately who might be having a rough go. There are no silly conversations if your heart is in the right place. One Step Forward. Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
$540
Bowantz Bushfire & Environmental Pty Ltd
$106.75
Jann & Ross Gowans
Way to go Ben! We couldn’t be prouder and such a great cause 💕👋
$100
Jamie Davis
What a human!
$100
Anonymous
$66.73
Michael Tribbia
Crush it you skitz cnt
$66.73
Tanya
Ben you are a phonemenal human 💚
$66.73
Lisa
Great work Ben..
$66.73
Cass
Hey, I'm walkin here! YNWA xxx
$55.95
Katie Hartley
Wooooo go Ben! Bloody good cause. Enjoy the walk and don’t forget your sunscreen! - Katie and Darcy
$55.95
Dean Camelotti
Awesome Benny, good luck.
$55.95
Kristen Davis
Safe travels my friend xo
$45.30
Kadeja Assaad
Gooooo Ben, woohoo!
$35.51
Jacob Hoffmann
$30
Aiden Boettcher
Hope you have enough peanut butter for the walk
$30
Anonymous
$30
Emma Hayes
Good on ya Benny boy! Hope you’ve got some good foot cream packed.
$28.81
Anonymous
Good cause -- good luck!
$23.81
Adam James
Legend! Good luck!
Thank you to my supporters
$100
Anonymous
$66.73
Michael Tribbia
Crush it you skitz cnt
$66.73
Tanya
Ben you are a phonemenal human 💚
$66.73
Lisa
Great work Ben..
$66.73
Cass
Hey, I'm walkin here! YNWA xxx
$55.95
Katie Hartley
Wooooo go Ben! Bloody good cause. Enjoy the walk and don’t forget your sunscreen! - Katie and Darcy
$55.95
Dean Camelotti
Awesome Benny, good luck.
$55.95
Kristen Davis
Safe travels my friend xo
$45.30
Kadeja Assaad
Gooooo Ben, woohoo!
$35.51
Jacob Hoffmann
$30
Aiden Boettcher
Hope you have enough peanut butter for the walk
$30
Anonymous
$30
Emma Hayes
Good on ya Benny boy! Hope you’ve got some good foot cream packed.
$28.81
Anonymous
Good cause -- good luck!
$23.81
Adam James
Legend! Good luck!
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Hey brother we have both lost people to mental health that will forever be a hole in our hearts. You’re doing a great thing so happy to help. Hopefully you will walk down here for a few days soon to hang out. Love you mate and safe travels. Xoxoxo