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.
Hi. During September and October, I’ll be taking part in a million steps for mental health and helping to raise $500,000 to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues.
Please help me “Step up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide” by sponsoring me below.
Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of every dollar donated will go to mental health.
So far, I've raised $750 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
I've completed 8,031 steps towards our overall goal of 1,000,000 steps.
Recent donations from Ian’s friends
$50
Anthony Brown
3 months ago ● Any witnesses to these 8,000 steps??
Peter Maslen lives in my building and can be relied upon as an independent witness. Thanks Anthony!
$100
Andrew Watson
3 months ago ● All that practice at Boondall had to come in handy one day
Well Done Ian
Thanks Andrew and Belinda. More development occurred carrying water in the Valley!
$100
Audrey Watson
3 months ago ● Well done
Thanks AJ! Nearly there!
$25
Wayne Kennington
3 months ago ● Well done Ian 👍
Thanks Wayne. Climbing to the top of the ladder!
$50
Helen Kennington
4 months ago ● Up you go Mr Watson
Thanks Helen. The friction between the thighs could start a fire!
$50
Peter Larkin
4 months ago ● Ian, great cause - lucky you are a fitness fanatic! Not sure riding in a golf cart counts
Thanks Pete! Catch you up north when the borders are open again.
$50
Tania Kennington
4 months ago ● Way to go Watto. I hate to see you beating me on steps and $$$, but I'm coming at you! Tania
Thanks Tania
$50
Anthony Brown
4 months ago ● This is a gee up surely??? 10 steps to the fridge and back for a Tim Tam is about the limit of your endurance, but I tell you what, if you get to 5,000 steps I’ll donate again!
Scep Tical
Brisbane
Release the moths! I’ll make it to 5000 next weekend!
$100
Tony and Gina Kennington
4 months ago ● We reckon it's a worthy cause and you're a worthy bloke. Apart from that, we see you as family.
Tony and Gina
Thanks for the support and the motivation.
$50
Peter MASLEN
4 months ago ● I've seen you around our building and you look like a decent bloke, so here you go!!
Thanks Pete! I’ll charge up the steps each day.
$50
Hannah
4 months ago ● Well done Uncle Ian!!! Keep you the good job
Thanks for the inspiration Hannah!
$50
Jeff Watson
4 months ago ● Ian, thanks for your efforts in helping others. You’re a good man.