Lowan Sist

Climbing for CFA Ferntree Gully

On Saturday 7th September 2024, 700 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.

This year, with your help, we aim to raise $750,000 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 members (of which I am one) are putting their feet where the stairs are and getting on with raising funds for this great cause. 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 management will make a difference. Or two cups if you can.

Thanks for reading my profile

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 Jose A Guadalupe in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Jose A Guadalupe.

So far, I've raised $2,426 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.

Race result

2024$2,426

8:27.480 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 Lowan’s friends

  • $50
    Leonie raleigh
    25 days ago ● A good cause, best of luck with it Lowan.

    Thanks Leonie. So appreciate the support

  • $50
    Elliott Sist
    25 days ago ● Once again so proud of you Dad for continuing to do this and your commitment to training for this great cause.

    Cheers EBS! So appreciate your support from so far away. Happy Trails

  • $50
    Lisa
    27 days ago ● Way to go Lowan. What you’re doing is nothing short of awesome.

    Aww thanks Lisa! Really appreciate your support

  • $50
    Kristy Welch
    27 days ago ● Always in awe, dear friend. Thanks for doing what you do. Kristy and Shawn xo

    So big thanks! Really appreciate it

  • $50
    Michele Fredregill
    27 days ago ● Go Lowan go!! Cheering you on from the States!

    Wow ! Amazing!!!! Will send pics. Do t worry I am alive and tvs is so much for the support.

  • $100
    Jim Osullivan
    28 days ago ● Well done Lowan, a great cause.

    Cheers, M&J really really appreciate it

  • $50
    Graham crichton
    one month ago ● You can make it Lowan. I have great faith in you

    Cheers GC. Glad you do! It’s my legs I am worried about

  • $50
    Dimitrios Koutsoukos
    one month ago ● All the best Lowan!

    Thanks so much Jimmy! Appreciate it

  • $50
    Rebecca Redfern
    one month ago ● Good luck Lowan!

    Hey Bec! Thanks from Home, hope your voyage is going well. Thanks for the support

  • $50
    trevcom@gmail.com
    one month ago ● keep climbing, keep well

    Cheers Trevor. Appreciate you help as slways

  • $50
    Chris Henderson
    one month ago ● Onward and Upward my friend.

    Cheers Chris. Words to live by!

  • $50
    Jennifer Gibson
    one month ago ● Good luck Lowan.

    Cheers Jen. Its a long way to the top if you want a sausage roll!

  • $50
    Tasmine Kose
    one month ago ● Go Lowan! Great cause! You can do this! Good luck!

    Thank you Tasmine! From one busy fundraiser to another I appreciate your support

  • $194
    Ferntree Gully Donations
    2 months ago

    Cheers Guys!

  • $25
    Isabel Melles Taberner
    2 months ago ● Onwards and upwards Lowan (literally and figuratively)!

    Cheers Izz! Appreciate the support and existential perspective

  • $100
    Mark Herbert
    2 months ago ● Arriba!

    Underlay underlay! Thanks Herb

  • $62
    Marcus Spencer
    2 months ago ● Its not the destination, its the journey......which is good because you will end up where you started,

    In many ways that is true. Unless you mean a hospital!

  • $50
    Mark Ruberto
    2 months ago ● Smash it Lowan

    Champion! Thanks dude

  • $100
    Alfonso Maccioni
    2 months ago ● Well Done Lowan, Great cause, and I am glad that you are doing this and not me. I will take the lift.

    as long as long as you breathe! I know how nervous you get with heights and small spaces. Sincere thank you

  • $150
    David Copolov
    2 months ago ● You - and your dedication to great causes by way of really challenging climbs - are an ongoing source of inspiration, Lowan. David (Copolov)

    Cheers David, Back at you and sincere thanks for your ongoing support, or is it morbid fascination

  • $200
    Paul Glasser
    2 months ago

    Thnaks Glass! Appreciate your support and encouragement. "Just get on with it!" always rings in my ears and I know you mean it lovingly

  • $50
    Richard Hill
    2 months ago ● Smash it Lowan

    Cheers Richard, I climb so you dont have to

  • $8
    David Rawson
    2 months ago ● One step at a time, until they run out

    Brilliant Dave, appreciate your help

  • $100
    Pat Ryle
    4 months ago ● Good lucky Socky

    Thanks Patrick. Puff Puff Puff

  • $250
    Nick Clark
    4 months ago

    Cheers Clarky, appreciate your ongoing support

  • $25
    Richard
    5 months ago

    Cheers Dicky! Great cause

  • $100
    Annie Watts
    5 months ago ● Great work HB! Always amazed at your energy and dedication to a good cause. Very proud that you are doing this again and look forward to celebrating with you.

    Cheers AWN! Bring the wooden spoon may need motivation.

Previous year’s results

2023$1,813

8:28.0 Donned and started

2022$4,338

8:07.683 Donned and started

2021$0

2020$73

2019$2,402

6:26.903 Donned and started

2018$2,001

6:54.440 Donned and started

2017$2,188

7:20.838 Donned and started

2016$3,443

7:39.237 Donned and started