Erika Lind

Climbing for CFA Mount Taylor

And we’re off and training, night one training done, as we get ready for another Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb!

28 floors, 25kg of kit, full BA and an aim to beat last years time!

Most importantly the reason we do this every year is to raise funds for amazing organisations: Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000 Foundation with the vision to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of cancer and mental health issues.

I’ll keep you posted on our progress and maybe you might like to donate a dollar or two along the way. Budgets are tight for many so small donations make the difference.

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 Gregory M Stajk in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Gregory M Stajk.

So far, I've raised $806 of my $602 fundraising goal.

Race result

2023$806

7:22.0 Donned and started

Recent donations from Erika’s friends

  • $50
    Laura Bryan
    6 months ago ● Amazing work Ez!
  • $100
    Alison Ireland
    6 months ago
  • $50
    KATHY & PHIL LIND
    7 months ago ● Good luck with the stair climb tomorrow

    Thanks so much for donating. We’re on the road now. The event has already raised over $500000 which is awesome. 😁👍

  • $50
    Kath
    7 months ago ● Great cause Ez, I know you will smash it!

    Thanks for the support Kath, means a lot. It is such and awesome event and the lead up is half the fun. The event has raised over $500000 to date which is so cool. On the way to Melb now ready for tomorrow 😁👍

  • $25
    Briony Towers
    7 months ago ● Go Erika!!!

    Thanks Briony, the event’s now raised over $500000 which is awesome! Appreciate the support, I’m on the way to Melb now ready to climb tomorrow. 😁

  • $25
    Nick Bauer
    7 months ago ● Great work Erica, go well!

    Thanks Nick, really appreciate the support! On the way down to the city now. Over $500000 has been raised for the event which is so awesome.

  • $30
    Peter Reefman
    7 months ago ● You're an inspiration! As are the people in the organisations you are supporting.

    Thanks Peter, this means a lot. It is such a great cause and also such a positive event for all that come together for it. Thanks for the donation.

  • $50
    Peter Brick
    7 months ago ● Good luck Ez and Mt Taylor!

    Thanks Pete, it’s really ramping up now. We’ve got our squad and start times. Been a tough month for some of the team but training together has been so important. Plus as you know these are awesome causes to support. Thanks for the donation!

  • $50
    Annie Hobby
    7 months ago ● Amazing work Erika!! I’m sure you’ll smash it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

    Thanks Annie, in the zone now! Thanks for supporting, it’s been a great team effort and it really is a great cause. Great work on your Coastrek too. Epic weekend for us all 😁

  • $30
    Simon White
    7 months ago

    Thanks Simon, appreciate the donation. Means a lot. It really is such a great cause and such a positive event for all that come together for it. Thank you!

  • $50
    Harrison Fletcher
    7 months ago ● Nice work Ez!

    Legend ! Thanks so much for the donation Harry. It really is such a great event that truely makes a difference in support some amazing organisations. We’ll be pushing hard as a team. Thanks for supporting us!

  • $50
    Pamela Morley
    8 months ago ● And there you go again for such a worthy cause. Proud of you Erika.

    Thank you so much. Two weeks to go and we’re training hard. Gav and I are heading to Howitt Park in the morning to do more stairs.

Previous year’s results

2022$601

7:22.737 Donned and started


2021$831


2020$838


2017$1,200

6:50.120 Donned and started


2016$510

7:40.233 Donned and started