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 Gregg Atlas in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Read more about Gregg Atlas.
So far, I've raised $1,046 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Race result
2022$1,046
7:06.973
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 Leigh’s friends
$100
Karen Luscombe
6 months ago ● Well done Leigh. Hard yakka
Thanks so much Karen that's awesome!!! Was a tough slog!
$50
Sharon Kelly
6 months ago ● Enjoy the climb ๐
Thanks Shazzz ๐
$50
Nashy
6 months ago ● Thankyou for raising AWARENESS and DOSH for this m8 ๐
Nashville ๐ค๐ค
$20
Marg Sargeant
6 months ago ● Well done Leigh!
$50
Andrew Bradley
6 months ago ● All the best Climb Hard
Thanks Andrew! The quicker I get there the quicker it's over!!
$100
Jo and Leigh Colley
6 months ago ● Hi Leigh,
Leigh and I are behind you every step of the way and believe me we would be well behind! Such a great cause.
Good on you and all your CFA mates, not just for this commitment but also your commitment to the CFA and our community every day of the year.
Jo C.
Wow, Thankyou very much Jo and Leigh 1. This is amazing and thankyou for you kind words
$50
Michelle D'Rozario
6 months ago ● Go Leigh!
Thanks M2 ๐
$50
Michelle Danks
6 months ago ● On ya Leigh - good luck - great cause - Danksy
Thanksy Danksy
$25
Lou Murray
6 months ago
Thankyou Lou!
$100
Barrie Curwood
6 months ago ● Step up to the challenge
Thanks Dad this is amazing!!
$25
Brett Fitzgerald
7 months ago ● Good on ya mate. You blow me away, always about others when it comes to you.
Brettooooo!!!!! Thanks heaps buddy and thanks for the kind words
$100
Don Rakers
7 months ago ● Cmon guys get around this. It isnโt about LC but a greater cause.
THANKS Donny!!! Bloody good man you are!
$50
Leigh Stewart
8 months ago ● Go Leigh, you better do it in 8min
Thanks heaps Leigh!! I reckon I only have 9 minutes in me so hopefully I do! ๐คฃ
$25
Cherie Graham
8 months ago ● Great cause. All the best with the climb Leigh.
Tip: Donโt count the stairs ๐คช
THANKS Cherie..I'll be stumped once I run out of fingers and toes anyway
$50
Your #1 sister
8 months ago ● You champion
You have always been my favourite sister Thanks Megan
$50
Carla Wrenn
8 months ago ● Well done Leigh, you are an exceptional man, what a great event & cause. Xx
Enough with the name calling ๐คฃ Trying to do my bit for those struggling in the tough times Thankyou Carla!!