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 7th, I’ll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit and helping to raise $750,000 supporting our beneficiaries, Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000Foundation.
Please help me “Step up to fight cancer, depression, and suicide” by sponsoring me below.
Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of every dollar donated will go to cancer research and crisis support.
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 Steven J Olson in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Steven J Olson.
So far, I've raised $2,800 of my $2,000 fundraising goal.
Race result
2024$2,800
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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 Matthew’s friends
$128
Shannon & Jessica
one month ago ● We hate odd numbers!
$50
Tegan Renden
one month ago ● Awesome effort Matt!!
$50
Sarah T
one month ago ● Matt you are amazing! Good luck, all the impromptu work related extra training will have helped I’m sure!
$50
The McRaes
one month ago
$25
Janelle Bertacco
one month ago ● All the best Matt
$100
Soum
one month ago ● Glad to see you’re stepping up to achieve your goals.
Don’t stair too much at the other climbers, you might trip.
Take it slow, just one step at a time.
Have fun.
$50
Suzie Lawson
one month ago ● Go Matt go!!!!
$50
Ross & Robyn Harris
one month ago ● Good luck Matt, we know you can do it!
$25
Kelly Flocas
one month ago ● Amazing cause. Go Matt!
$25
Tash Bird
one month ago ● Good luck Matt! Thanks for everything you do for our community!
$25
Natasha Benetti
one month ago ● Go Matt!!!!!!
$30
Gayle Huther
one month ago
$25
Chloe Gray
one month ago ● Good luck with your climb Matt!
$100
Katie Richer
one month ago ● Go Matt, you legend!
Thanks Katie! I really appreciate it!
$25
Anndrea Ellt
one month ago ● All the best Matt.👌👏
Thank you Andrea for the support!
$25
Michael Austin
one month ago ● You got this something I could never do
Thanks Mick! And thanks again for the batteries!
$100
Karen Huntley
one month ago ● Good luck!
Thanks Kaz! Really appreciate it
$25
Michelle Scarano
one month ago ● Amazing effort for an amazing cause!
$620
Monty Resteel
one month ago ● Enjoy the challenge well done to the CFA
$40
Dani P
one month ago ● Top job Matty! Smash it 💪🏼
Thanks Dani! Got those steps under control!
$50
Rhonda King
one month ago ● Go Matt, you got this and pa is holding the gear for you. He will be whispering in your ear, go for it dont give up.
$35
Jordan Brereton
one month ago ● Go Matt!!
$580
Monty Mehdi Resteel
2 months ago ● Good luck with your climb
$100
Graeme & Roslyn
2 months ago ● Good luck Matt, we know you’ll smash those stairs again. Xx
$119
Hayden
3 months ago
$88
Hayden
3 months ago ● Cans and bottles
$97
Hayden
4 months ago
$25
Elizabeth king
4 months ago ● I may never beat you climbing stairs, but I've got you beat in the looks department.
You’ll smash it I know that!
$50
Gary Lock
4 months ago ● All the best for a great cause pal!
😁😁😁
$20
Margaret
4 months ago ● Good luck with the stairs
Margaret
Sunny sands village
$10
Ken Roberts
5 months ago
$50
Keepmetidee
5 months ago ● All the best Matt. Love your dedication to a good cause close to my heart.