Money Raised

$386,217

In memory of a brother lost

In June 2017, Ben Woods undertook a cycling journey of 20,000 kilometres in a bid to raise money and awareness for the cause of roughly 3027 deaths in Australia every year.

Everyone knows someone - or has been someone - who has suffered from anxiety and depression. If this journey can prevent even a single one of those deaths due to suicide, the death of someone else's loved one, then it will be worth it. 

'This is the journey Jase talked about making in life. I will do it for him, keeping him alive in my  heart and my thoughts'

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The aim of Ben's journey around Australia was to start a conversation about mental health whilst passing  through every state and territory. We wanted to share our story with people from every walk of life, and encourage others to speak up about their own mental illness without shame or stigma. To show that opening up about our vulnerabilities can (and should) be met with empathy, support and understanding. 

The journey reinforced that mental health challenges are real for so many everyday Australian's, and that like any other illness, prevention is fundamental. This is why we have been fundraising for the Black Dog Institute, the money raised going towards suicide prevention programs and mental health education in schools and community based settings with the aim of decreasing suicide rates. 

​If you would like to show your support for this very important cause, please make a donation.

Thank you for supporting our cause and for helping to create change for mental health. We believe this is an area of health that deserves as much time, funding and attention as any other.

​Together we can make a difference.

If you or someone close to you needs support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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