Don Garlick

Climbing for CFA Wendouree

The Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb is a fantastic event that highlights the work that we put in as emergency services workers while highlighting the charities that support us when we are affected by that work.
In 2023 I not only completed the climb in full Breathing Apparatus & gear, I came fourth in my division (super old veteran or something like that!) with a time just over 7 minutes. But I was most proud of raising more than $1000.
With your support, this year I want to raise $1K again, finish in less than 7 minutes & try to get on the podium. All your donations will be a big part of that.
Be the wind beneath wings! I could really use the push.

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 Lee S Fehling in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Lee S Fehling.

So far, I've raised $1,676 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.

Race result

2024$1,676

7:35.360 Donned and started

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 Don’s friends

  • $25
    Denise Fitzpatrick
    6 months ago ● Amazing effort Don!

    Thanks Denise. Really appreciate the support!

  • $50
    Katie Walker
    6 months ago ● Go Don Go

    Thanks Katie. Appreciate the support

  • $10
    Andrea McMahon
    6 months ago ● Good Luck Fireman👨‍🚒 Don 👏

    Thanks Yap. Appreciate your enthusiasm

  • $25
    Greer O'Connor
    6 months ago

    Thanks Greer. Really appreciate your support

  • $150
    Michael Shaw
    6 months ago ● OMG good on you!!!

    Wow thanks Mick! Legend

  • $10
    Don Garlick
    6 months ago ● On behalf of Wendy Shears
  • $25
    Lee selmon
    6 months ago ● Go Don

    Thanks Lee. Leading the way for the Ano's!

  • $25
    Sharon Cronin
    6 months ago ● Well done Don

    Thanks Sharon. Appreciate the support from the CSN's!

  • $50
    Don Garlick on behalf of Mark Guirguis
    6 months ago ● From Dr Mark Guirguus
  • $100
    Francis Miller
    6 months ago ● Good on you Don, a worthy cause, Frank.

    Thanks Frank! You’re a legend.

  • $50
    Philip J Barber
    6 months ago ● Go for a personal best. Well done. Phil

    Thanks Phil. Really appreciate your support

  • $15
    Tisheena Cartwright
    6 months ago ● Good luck! You’ll smash it:)

    Thanks Tish

  • $25
    Jaiden Hulyer
    7 months ago ● You’re a superstar

    Thanks Jaiden. Really appreciate your support. Go Army

  • $100
    Kelvin
    7 months ago

    Thanks so much Kelvin! Go OS NOs 😆

  • $10
    Lauretta Hope Kolarik
    7 months ago ● Good luck Don!!

    Thanks Lauretta. Really appreciate your support

  • $25
    Marie Krelle
    7 months ago ● You've got this Don. I hope they fix the lifts soon 😁

    Thanks Marie. You are leading the Anaesthetic Department Legend

  • $25
    Trudy Haines
    7 months ago ● Enjoy the climb. Fantastic cause.

    Thanks Trudes. Really appreciate your support

  • $25
    Matt Purdon
    7 months ago ● You can do it!

    Thanks Matt. Go Army

  • $100
    Peter Anderson
    7 months ago ● Good luck Don!

    Wow! Thanks Pete. I really appreciate it

  • $30
    Jacqui nolan
    7 months ago ● Good luck Don

    Thanks Jacqui. Much appreciated...Go Dental!

  • $30
    Belinda McKnight
    7 months ago

    Thanks Belinda. I really appreciate your support

  • $25
    Gaya Eefting
    7 months ago ● Go Don

    Thanks so much Gaya. Great to get support from a long time ICU mate!

  • $22
    On Behalf of Brad Irvin
    7 months ago ● "Here have this Don for your fire stair climb thing"
  • $25
    Mitch Reynolds
    10 months ago ● Keep up the fantastic work!

    Thanks Mitch. Really appreciate your support

  • $50
    Colleen O’Brien
    10 months ago ● Thanks Don for supporting such a great cause…

    Thanks Colleen. Appreciate the support & apologies! I thought I thanked you months ago

  • $25
    Shona Gullick
    10 months ago ● I may need rescuing one day.

    Thanks Shona. Ready to race around & save you!

  • $25
    Kerryn Osborne
    10 months ago ● Go Don. You can do it!!

    Thanks Kerryn. Going to work hard!

  • $50
    Kerry missen
    10 months ago ● Great job Don… respect all you do.

    Thanks so much Kerry! Appreciate the support

  • $50
    Kian garlick
    10 months ago

    Thanks Kian, Katie, Sophie & Henry. Love you all!

Previous year’s results

2023$1,159

7:11.0 Donned and started