Lowan Sist

Climbing for CFA Ferntree Gully

On Saturday 6th September 2025, 1000 Firefighters and other Emergency Service Personnel will “step up to fight Cancer, depression, PTSI and suicide” by climbing the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus (BA). I do it fully donned (BA on and started as the extra air seems to help me stay awake/conscious)

This year, with your help, we aim to raise $1,000,000 for Peter Mac, Lifeline, and the 000 Foundation, to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness and service delivery to those struggling with a cancer diagnosis or mental health issues like depression, post traumatic stress Injury and suicide, especially for those within the Emergency Service and Defence communities.

So this year Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade (CFA) members (of which I am one) are putting their feet where the stairs are and getting on with raising funds for this great cause. This will be my 11th enrolment in this task and I climb so you don’t have to.

Your help in any form is appreciated and makes a massive difference. The cost of that cup of coffee invested in having a chat or supporting Cancer and Mental Health management will make a difference. Or two cups if you can.

Thanks for reading my profile

So far, I've raised $200 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.

Recent donations from Lowan’s friends

  • $100
    Pat Ryle
    6 days ago ● Great job Socky. Keep fighting the good fight

    Cheers Paddy. Appreciate your support

  • $100
    Anne Watts
    7 days ago ● Go HB! So proud of your 11th time. Is insurance up to date?

    Not sure, will check. Thanks for your support and all the physio!

Previous year’s results

2025

I raised $2,455 (plus $49 shared from my team fundraising)

2024

I raised $2,364 (plus $62 shared from my team fundraising)

8:27.480 Donned and started

2023

I raised $1,721 (plus $92 shared from my team fundraising)

8:28.0 Donned and started

2022

I raised $3,750 (plus $588 shared from my team fundraising)

8:07.683 Donned and started

2021

I raised $0

2020

I raised $70 (plus $3 shared from my team fundraising)

2019

I raised $2,000 (plus $402 shared from my team fundraising)

6:26.903 Donned and started

2018

I raised $1,720 (plus $281 shared from my team fundraising)

6:54.440 Donned and started

2017

I raised $1,780 (plus $408 shared from my team fundraising)

7:20.838 Donned and started

2016

I raised $3,391 (plus $51 shared from my team fundraising)

7:39.237 Donned and started