Team Members
5
Total Raised
$6,242
Total Distance
81km
Distance Goal
310km
Steps For Sammy
Nine months ago, our world changed forever when we lost our beautiful son Sam. Sam was a gifted young artist whose life was cut short by his battle with mental health. He was, and is, deeply loved, and his creativity touched many.
In the midst of our heartbreak and deep grief, we are choosing to walk forward with purpose, love and hope.
On Saturday, 18 October, our family and friends will come together for a special walk in memory of Sam. We are walking to honour Sam and to shine a light on the urgent youth mental health crisis in Australia. It will be a chance to come together in compassion, connection and remembrance and an opportunity to walk past some of Sam's street art and the work of other creatives who, like him, expressed themselves on our city's walls.
We will meet at 1 pm at Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn (off Creswick St) for a relaxed 10km walk, before returning to the reserve for a BBQ.
If you can't join us on the 18th, please assist by walking before, on or after the 18th.
By joining us, or by supporting the cause through donation, you'll be helping the Black Dog Institute continue its vital work in youth mental health research, prevention and support.
We will walk for Sam.
Our Achievements
Thank you to our supporters
$257
Zakkas Family
$253
Julie Nealon
$211
Sara
❤️
$211
Rochelle Hwang
Hope to take the walk with you all. Always here if you need a chat xx
$211
Gordon Stewart
$158
Simon Winter
$158
Ben L
❤️❤️
$148
Ritu W
Love to you all ❤️
$148
Laine Yates
What a beautiful way to honour your beloved Sam xx
$145
Helena Douris
Always in our thoughts and forever loved xxx
$111
Alicia Wyatt
You are always in our thoughts ❤️
$111
Rory
$111
Peta Cheung
$111
Dimitrios Koutsoukos
$111
Kirstin Charlesworth
So pleased to do whatever we can to make the walking, both real and metaphorical a little easier Mel & John. See you on October 18
$111
The Bordons
We will always love and support you Sister and we will always love and treasure your beautiful Sammy. Our firstborn nephew Sam will live in our hearts and memories forever 💙
$107
Michael Doyle
$106
Leigh Caulfield
Good luck with the fundraising!
$106
Lisa Tulloch
Very step is special
$106
Emelyn How
$106
Kerrie Otto De Grancy
Big love to you all beautiful family.
$106
Vikki Smith
with our love, the Smith family xx
$106
Amy Wotton
$106
Petra Procter
For Sam, with love xx
$105
Julie & Paul
$70
Blake Wallace
$70
Deran H
$70
Justine And John Hall
Love to you, John and the boys x
$70
Lucretia Sperring
$70
Anthea
Thinking of you all and your beautiful son Sam ❤️
$70
John Williams
$70
Alex
$70
Bec Nunn
$70
Ingrid And Rodney Heemskerk
Support all the way Jo :)
$70
Tracey Guorgi
Thinking of you Mel - great cause. 🫶🏼
$70
Kelly Ford
Never Forgotten 😞❤️
$70
Kate Locke
Thinking of you Melissa x
$68
Ash
❤️
$65
Ranil I
❤️
$55
Nichola Borzillo
Love to your family’s Jo x
$54
Isabella And Thuy
$54
Kp
Lots of love Mel
$54
Colleen Warren
Love to you and your family xxx
$54
Jo Murray
Love you little brother xx
$54
Sofia Tsolakis
In memory of your friend Sam.
$54
Martine Criswick
💙🩵💙🩵
$54
Janine Vienet
$54
Gregg & Lisa Flower
$54
Michelle
Sending many blessings for a beautiful walk together. Always in our hearts and minds Sammy. So much love to you all xxx
$50
Michelle Parker
Thinking of you all, love Michelle and family xx
$50
Grandpa
Lots of love Grandpa
$50
Dad
Love and support always Dad
$44
Kay Hales
I so support your "walking forward with purpose, love and hope." Sending blessings , love and hugs to you and family as you honour Sam's memory by raising funds for youth mental health.. xxoo
$44
Betty Lin
$44
Helena Douris
Go Liam
$44
Helena Douris
Love always xx
$44
Cara Tregonning
xox
$44
Joanne Murray
Thanks for taking steps for my beautiful nephew Sam. He was blessed to have such wonderful friends.
$44
Robyn Burgess
You’re amazing Mel. Sending support and love in Sam’s memory.
$44
Aunty Jo
Love you Liam xx Aunty Jo
$44
Phoebe Beck
$44
Muriel Newport
$44
Justine Spokes
I'll be walking with you all in spirit as you walk with Sam in your hearts.
$44
Anonymous
$44
Erica Cooper
Good on you Jo, love to you and your family from someone that has also lost a family member to mental health issues
$44
Ashley Ferney
$44
Kim Hayes
good luck Jo
$43
Amanda Robb
You are in my thoughts Melissa & family x
$40
Anonymous
$33
Nicole Hughes
What an amazing cause, I will be walking right there with you in spirit xx
$33
Scott Holly Olivia & Lyle Murray
$30
Jess Ridley
Great cause Jo
$28
Bron Mcmanus
$28
Ali
Well done Jo. Good luck!
$23
Anonymous
$23
Bella Sarafian
$23
Juliet Dickson
Forever special. Thinking of you and your family. One step at a time. xxx
$23
Ruby A
$23
Anonymous
$23
Scott Henschke
$20
Michael Zacha
Hi Jo, this is a great cause and I wish you all the best for your challenge.
$12
Wishing every step and every dollar makes a difference x x