I'm fundraising to support Lifeline
Last October, my brother Matthew died by suicide.
In the days that followed, I went to Melbourne to pack up his apartment. When I walked into his study, I saw a bookshelf filled with personal development books - books about understanding yourself, becoming happier, improving yourself and trying to find your place in the world.
That has stayed with me ever since.
It reminded me that sometimes people can be trying their absolute hardest, searching for answers and doing everything they think they're supposed to do, while still carrying something the people around them can't see.
This October, for Mental Health Month, I want to use my business and our community at Vision Personal Training Lindfield to raise awareness, start conversations and support Lifeline.
As part of the month, on Thursday 22 October, I'll be completing 63km across the machines in our studio - using the Ski-erg, rower, bike, treadmill and whatever else gets me there.
The 63km represents the 63 Australians who lose their lives to suicide every week.
Throughout October, our studio will also be holding events focused on bringing people together, having conversations and reminding each other of the importance of staying connected.
There's absolutely no expectation to donate. If you can contribute, every dollar will go towards supporting Lifeline and the work they do. But checking in on someone you care about, sharing this page or starting a conversation you might not normally have matters too.
If this encourages even one person to speak up, or one person to check in on someone they love, it will have meant something.
This one's for Matthew.
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Anonymous
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Mandy Riordan
A worthy cause. ♥️
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Brian Cathy Long
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Anonymous
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Stu & Liz Dodd
Well done Liam
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Peta Bissell
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal story Liam - Matthew would be proud of you.
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Penny Joy
Thank you for sharing Liam. My love to you and your family
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Lyn Bessemer
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Sarah Gregory
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Helen Francombe
Great work, Liam
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Bec Cuschieri
Thanks for building such a great community for us, Liam.
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D And D Des
Great cause Liam, our thoughts are with you and you family.
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Ruta Nair
For you, Matt 💙 Liam you legend of a little brother xx
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Sandra Day
Lots of love Liam, thank you for doing this it’s a very worthy cause, our hearts go out to you and your family.
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Georgina Banner
Thanks for speaking up and checking in. Your brother would be proud.
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Jackie B
A topic close to my heart
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Rob & Jenny Sindel
well done Liam
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Gina Veliotis
Thank you Liam for being so brave and raising awareness. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. xx
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Helen Davis
Thinking of you Liam, and so proud of you!
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Kelly Stafford
You’re amazing doing this Liam. Good luck
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Anonymous
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Rachel Yao
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Tara Stockwell
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The Haynes Family
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Ruth Stratton
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Karen And Tony Bates
xxx
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Lucy Steele
What a great thing to do in memory of your brother and for those in need. Good luck, Liam! You'll smash it!
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Robyn Wells
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Amelia Wilson
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Penny Hodges
You are an inspiration Liam. Matthew would be very proud of you
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Lara Bishkov
Encouraging everyone to reach out and ask “how are you really?” Thanks for sharing your personal story Liam.
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Riley Holmes
Get em foxy ya Fkn weapon ❤️
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Ange & Frankie
Proud of you and Matt
