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.
I dont like doing things by halves.
So, as if deciding that 2026 was the year Id join the CFA wasnt enough; I thought signing up for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb would be a good challenge too.
Cos most people look at the idea of climbing 28 floors of stairs, wearing a whole bunch of kit and think \\\\\\\”Yeah, that sounds fun\\\\\\\” β¦. right? π€£
Its anybodys guess whatll give out first; my lungs or my knees.
One thing is for sure it wont be my stubbornness.
The charities this even raises funds to support do amazing work everyday for our community, and thats whatll make every step worth it.
So far, I've raised $2,050 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Recent donations from Lauren’s friends
$100
Cheryl Chapman
14 days ago ● You rock Loz
$25
Donna Morsman
one month ago ● I think this will push you over $500 and mean a cold plunge? Hehe! But in all seriousness, youβve got this L! Proud of you ππ½
$50
Jess Powell
one month ago ● Good luck Lauren!
Thanks so much Jess! π π
$50
Daniel Alley
one month ago ● Amazing effort Lauren - well done on "stepping up" and plunging right in for a good cause!
Thank you for the donations & puns, Daniel! Legend π€
$100
Anna Macklin
one month ago ● Good luck, you are definitely stubborn enough to make it with that amazingly big huge heart of yours!
Thank you Anna! I appreciate your support π & the push into my first cold dip π₯Ά
$50
Jarrod M
one month ago ● Proud to support such an important cause. Thank you for raising awareness for such important causes
Thank you Jarrod. Very kind & generous of you π
$25
Theresa Rodriguez
one month ago ● Good luck Lauren
Thanks so much Tess! π
$50
Nicky
one month ago ● XX
Friggin bloody awesome. Thanks Aunty Nicky π
$25
Melissa Williams
one month ago
Thanks so much Mel! I appreciate your donation π
$25
Bell
2 months ago
Thanks so much for kicking things off and being my first donation. Love ya x