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 2nd 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.
Mental health is something I feel strongly about, having been supported through my own challenges but also finding out too late to help someone else.
I’m climbing – as unlikely a candidate as I am, to stand up against the stigma and stereotypes because we all have mental health to look after.
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 Brian G Ahearn in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Brian G Ahearn.
So far, I've raised $1,032 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Race result
2024$1,032
12:50.870
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 Michelle’s friends
$100
Louis Tie
29 days ago
$197
Bunnings BBQ
one month ago
$25
Jason Hobson
one month ago ● Such a great initiative Michelle, thank you for what you are doing in this space :) And good luck with the climb!
Thank you Jason! Much appreciated :)
$50
richard James
3 months ago
Thanks very much Rich!
$50
Tricia Maguire
3 months ago ● You go girl!
Thank you very much Tricia!
$20
Melanie Dean
4 months ago ● Amazing stuff Michelle!
$50
Vikki Venables
4 months ago ● Great work Michelle!
Love your passion for this cause, thank you for putting yourself out there and showing you care.
Vikki
$25
Melissa Maher
4 months ago ● Well done Michelle, you're such a great supporter of your community! Wishing you all the best for the climb :)
$20
Heidi
4 months ago ● This is insane! Great job Michelle :)
$50
Ben Murphy
4 months ago ● Go Michelle! An awesome cause and will be cheering you up the stairs.
$25
Anthony Norwood
4 months ago ● Great effort Michelle
$50
Anne-Marie
4 months ago ● Well done, Michelle. Fantastic cause! Good luck.
$25
Josh Lock
4 months ago ● Great work Michelle
$25
Bill Akritidis
4 months ago ● Well Done In advance from the Somerton/Truganina Inventory Teams.