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 12th I’ll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit to raise funds to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of cancer and mental health issues.
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 the nominated charities of Lifeline, Peter Mac and the 000 Foundation.
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.
So far, I've raised $555 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Recent donations from Michelle’s friends
$50
Alim Idriss Sesay
10 days ago ● Heartfelt thanks Michelle, for your unwavering dedication and service in raising awareness for mental health services and cancer research. Well done
$30
lino PACHECO
11 days ago ● Lovely cause! you have my full support.
Thank you Lino!
$100
Andrew Crosling
11 days ago ● Congratulations Michelle - Well done on your support for such a great cause and all the best for the climb!!
Thanks Andrew, really appreciate it :)
$25
Scott McDougall
14 days ago ● Good luck, Michelle!
Thanks Scott!
$50
Keith Edwards
15 days ago ● Great cause Michelle and hand of respect to you and your fellow firefighters for this activity
Such a worthy cause
Enjoy the occasion and have fun
Thank you Keith!! Really appreciate it and your kind words
$25
Natasha Sellen
15 days ago ● Well done as always Michelle!
Thanks Tash!
$50
Vikki Venables
15 days ago ● So good to see you doing this every year Michelle - keep up the great work!
Thanks Vikki, that means a lot and I appreciate the support :)
$200
Richard Stroud
15 days ago ● Go you ! I once attempted to join the brigade back in UK. The hose running, rat run and blind sewer run did me in and so I truly appreciate your tenacity, strength and resilience. Thank you for all that you do in this space. Rich
Thank you Rich, it's much appreciated and I'm sure I'm not alone to say I'm glad life took you down a different path so that we have met :)
Previous year’s results
2025
I raised $1,080
(plus $9 shared from my team fundraising)
2024
I raised $1,007
(plus $25 shared from my team fundraising)
12:50.870
Donned and started
2023
I raised $608
(plus $10 shared from my team fundraising)
13:56.0
Donned and started
2022
I raised $410
(plus $7 shared from my team fundraising)