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. On September 10th I’ll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit and helping to raise $600,000 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.
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 Michael V Kiefer in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Read more about Michael V Kiefer.
So far, I've raised $1,342 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Race result
2022$1,342
8:32.260
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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 Joshua’s friends
$50
Paul Heland
6 months ago ● Nice work Josh
$50
Kylie Budziy
6 months ago
$200
John -Smart Temp
6 months ago ● You’ve got this Buddy. Good luck!
$100
Murray Cruickshank
6 months ago ● Good job son, proud of you
$100
Rach & Tay
6 months ago ● You’re an absolute legend! So proud of you and the person you are.
$50
Adam Cruickshank
6 months ago
$50
Beth Cruickshank
6 months ago
$26
Daniel D
6 months ago
$25
Leanne Whitby
7 months ago ● Go get ‘em Josh! What a great cause!
$30
Lisa Waters
8 months ago ● Great effort for a great cause Josh. You have got this mate. We are all proud of you for helping others who are struggling with mental health issues.
Thanks Lisa ❤️
$100
Lee Waters
8 months ago ● A great mate doing a great climb to enable more support services for people with mental health issues. Proud of you bro.
Cheers mate ❤️
$25
Robyn Price
8 months ago ● Great Job Josh. You’re a star, looking forward to hearing your stories when it’s all done. Good luck!
Thanks Robyn!
$100
Josie caverzan
8 months ago ● You’re just awesome Josh. Well done
Thanks heaps Josie
$150
Katherine Koumanidis
8 months ago ● You got this 💪🏼
Proud of you
Thanks Katherine appreciate it
$30
Annie Thomas
8 months ago ● Good luck, Josh!
Thanks Annie! ❤️
$50
Jennifer Lancaster
8 months ago ● You got this Josh. ❤️
Thanks Jen 😊
$100
Elizabeth Cruickshank
8 months ago ● You my darling (& all entrants) are amazing & inspirational! Love you xoxox