Derek Watson

Climbing for CFA Churchill

Hi. On September 7th, I’ll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit and helping to raise $750,000 supporting our beneficiaries, Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000Foundation.

Please help me “Step up to fight cancer, depression, and suicide” by sponsoring me below.

Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of every dollar donated will go to cancer research and crisis support.

9/11 Memorial

The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb remembers the 343 Firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty on 11th September 2001.

My stair climb race bib will include the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter John A Crisci in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about John A Crisci.

So far, I've raised $2,441 of my $3,000 fundraising goal.

Race result

2024$2,441

10:12.0 Donned only

Start Line Footage!

Crossing the Finish Line

Note: Some of the footage above may not include footage of you due to stream cuts or content changes for operational reasons

Recent donations from Derek’s friends

  • $20
    Liz Watson
    one month ago ● Good luck with the stair climb! Go Derek !!!🌟

    Thank you Liz for your support and donation

  • $50
    Shane Renwick
    one month ago

    Thank you Shane for your support and donation

  • $10
    Mathew Lindsay
    one month ago ● All the best and good luck

    Thank you Mathew for your support and donation

  • $25
    Michelle Lawes
    one month ago ● Go you good thing!

    Thank you Michelle for your support and donation

  • $20
    Jade
    one month ago ● Good luck derek

    thank you Jade for your support and donation..

  • $100
    Dianne Elliott
    one month ago ● Good luck Derek. Give it your best.

    Thank you very much Dianne for your support and donation.. i sure will give it my all

  • $165
    derek watson
    one month ago ● can & bottle collection
  • $50
    Leanne Watson
    one month ago ● Good luck on the day Derek Watson

    thanks mum for your support and donation..

  • $50
    Danica Baldock
    one month ago ● Good luck Dek. Such great causes.

    Thanks sis for your support and donation..

  • $50
    Shankland Family
    one month ago

    Thank you Shankland family for your support and donation

  • $115
    derek watson
    2 months ago ● can & bottle collection
  • $56
    Barb Helyar
    2 months ago ● $2 per level mate, good on you for doing this xx

    thanks Barb for your support and donation. i will do my very best

  • $100
    Stephen and Elise Peterson
    2 months ago

    thank you Stephen & Elise for your support and donation..

  • $200
    Churchill milkbar
    2 months ago ● All the best mate

    Thank you Churchill Milkbar for your support and donation.

  • $100
    Megan
    2 months ago

    Thank you Megan for your support and donation.

  • $50
    Debra
    2 months ago ● Well done

    Thank you Debra for you support and donation

  • $50
    derek watson
    2 months ago ● cash donation from Ruth..

    Thank you Ruth for you support and donation

  • $115
    derek watson
    2 months ago ● can & bottle collection
  • $25
    Kate Lavell
    2 months ago

    Thank you for you support and donation

  • $83
    derek watson
    3 months ago ● can & bottle collection
  • $482
    Wendy
    3 months ago ● Good luck and great job supporting those in need

    Wow thank you very much Wendy for your support and donation..

  • $50
    Deborah Gyles
    3 months ago ● Go Derek

    Thank you Deborah for your support and donation

  • $95
    derek watson
    3 months ago ● can & bottle collection
  • $95
    derek watson
    4 months ago ● Can & Bottle collection
  • $10
    derek watson
    4 months ago ● CASH DONATION
  • $95
    derek watson
    4 months ago ● can and bottle collection
  • $15
    Jeremy
    4 months ago ● Good luck Derek

    Thank you Jeremy for your support and donation

  • $50
    Joanne Maxwell
    5 months ago

    Thank you Joanne for your support and donation

  • $15
    Emma hutchinson
    5 months ago ● Go Derek! Such a worthy cause.

    thank you Emma for your support and donation..

  • $25
    Naomi Johnston
    5 months ago ● Good luck Derek

    Thank you Naomi for your donation and support.

  • $50
    Molly Ross
    5 months ago ● All the best Derek - such a great cause

    Thank you very much Molly..

Previous year’s results

2023$1,345

11:03.0 Donned only – Non Competitive

2022$1,363