Here's your chance to pit yourself against 600 Firefighters in a climb up 28 floors wearing 25kgs of Turnout Gear and Breathing Apparatus. This year, the Firefighter's Charity Fund with your help will be climbing to raise $700,000 to aid in the fight against depression, PTSI and suicide. Compete, donate, or sponsor a Firefighter to help the Emergency Services Foundation support mental health initiatives.
Well, I’m back in a mad attempt to prove 2019 wasn’t a fluke, also meaning I am also back in the gym a lot more than the past two years.
As the focus of the stair climb is mental health, I’ve had a chance to think about who I am trying to represent – who am I doing this for?
Those that know me also know Amy . And because of her, I’m climbing this year for all the Mums and Dads that have kids with a disability – you can call it special needs if you like.
Having a disabled child can be a draining experience as well as a permanent worry – about their future mainly.
There is joy in there, just like any parent has with their kids. But the ongoing reality of never being an empty nester does take the shine off it.
So I’m highlighting a sector of the mental health landscape and also highlighting to myself that I need to take care.
So far, I've raised $3,136 of my $2,500 fundraising goal.
Recent donations from Darryl’s friends
$224
Clean Maintain Restore
3 days ago
$150
Diane van Rooy
9 days ago ● So proud of you.
$428
Clean Maintain Restore
10 days ago
$100
Faye Mccluskey
12 days ago ● Go darryl
You could be backing long odds here, Faye.
$50
Brad and Sarah van Rooy
13 days ago ● Wishing you the best of luck
Danke Well!
$50
Gerard McDonald
15 days ago
Thanks Gez! I run up 'em, you abseil down 'em.
$50
Tracey van Rooy
16 days ago ● Smash it Daz!
Shall do...........well, that's the plan.
$345
Clean Maintain Restore
17 days ago
$50
Gerard Domingo
21 days ago
Thanks Gerard. It all helps.
$227
Clean Maintain Restore
24 days ago
$250
M & R
one month ago ● Good luck. Hope you “wing” it.
Thank You.
$131
Clean Maintain Restore
one month ago
$200
Graham Smith
one month ago ● We at Greenlink Solar are proud to support you Darryl. Onwards and upwards.
Dont forget the Ibuprofen! Best wishes from all of us.
Bugger Ibuprofen. Beer tastes better. Thanks again for your support.