Rick Ventrella

Climbing for CFA Mount Evelyn

Well it’s back on again and I’m up for the challenge. You can help by supporting me and many others who are also climbing for the cause by placing a donation towards our goal. Given that Covid has effected all of us one way or the other and just add extra stress to those already suffering Mental Health any amount goes a long way to achieving our fundraising amount. Those that suffer sometimes do it silently. Your donation is your voice. We are all in this together.

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 Fred C Scheffold in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Fred C Scheffold.

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

Race result

2024$1,200

7:35.150 Donned only

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 Rick’s friends

  • $130
    Kel Saliba
    one month ago ● Good Luck Cap!!
  • $150
    Tim Dowdle
    one month ago
  • $100
    Julie & Neil Macdonald
    one month ago ● A terrific way to raise funds for cancer and mental health issues so well done to everyone taking part particularly Rick Ventrella who has done the climb many times. Hopefully the firefighters reach their goal plus more, good luck to you all.

    Thank you very much for your donation and support to both me and the other climbers.

  • $50
    Lisa
    one month ago ● You legend, Rick!! Thanks for supporting such a worthy cause again. 🙌💖👍.

    Thank you for support and donation.

  • $100
    Tammy Garrett
    one month ago ● You are an inspiration

    I think you are an amazing person, inspiration and role model. Thank you kindly.

  • $25
    Kylie Bradbury
    2 months ago ● Great work and great cause. Good luck

    Thank you very much for your donation and supporting me and the cause.

  • $50
    Ryden Braggins
    2 months ago

    Thank you very much for your donation.

  • $25
    Julie Melbourne
    2 months ago ● Good luck Rick, I’m sure you’ll smash it out!

    Thank you Julie.

  • $100
    Macca McSolvin
    2 months ago ● Good luck Rick and thanks for keeping us warm with the firewood. Ha ha.

    Yeah Macca thanks for your generous donation. Its going to hurt. HA HA

  • $100
    Jan and John McSolvin
    2 months ago ● Good luck Rick.

    Thank you very much for your donation.

  • $100
    Bambu Bali (Bob)
    3 months ago ● All the best Rick ! All Love from Bambi Bali.

    Thank you to Bob and the staff at Bambu Bali for donation and support.

  • $25
    Marcel Jasper
    3 months ago ● Good luck Rick with the climb.

    Thank you very much for your donation Marcel.

  • $20
    Mickyd
    3 months ago ● Good luck ricky

    Thank you very much for your donation.

  • $50
    Fit Gym Mount Evelyn
    3 months ago ● All the best :)! Fit Gym Mount Evelyn

    Thank you very much for your donation and supporting me and the cause.

  • $50
    Wayne Moloney
    4 months ago

    Hi Wayne thank you for supporting me.

  • $25
    Bree
    4 months ago ● Go Rick!

    Thank you Bree greatly appreciated.

Previous year’s results

2023$1,100

8:36.0 Donned only

2022$275

7:31.490 Donned and started