Help me make it meaningful
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year with symptoms like depression and anxiety - and even worse. The impact can be devastating, not only for those living with it, but for those around them.
That’s why I’m giving up one of my favourite guilty pleasures to support the Black Dog Institute. Every dollar raised will support crucial mental health research and support services that help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
Help me create a meaningful moment for mental health as I test my resolve, all for a great cause.
Please donate now. Thank you.
My Achievements
My Updates
An empty house
Saturday 16th Mar Emergency packet now gone! Although quitting is challenging (not quitting is harder), I’ve managed to maintain being about 99% smoke-free using nicotine replacement therapy. Share
A few days in…
Saturday 16th Mar It’s funny, the urge to smoke is decreasing at the times when I would want one the most. I’ve now got a clean car, an empty ashtray and I don’t worry about what I smell like when I come back after sneaking away for a ciggie. I will be 100% transparent and say that I’ve slipped once or twice (need to get rid of the ‘emergency’ packet) but even then I just get straight back on the horse and keep going. I’ve got plenty of distraction and other things I can do and I’m not really missing them at all. Share
3 days in…
Friday 15th Mar So it’s been nearly 48 hours since I’ve been smoke free (minus one slip of a very cheeky puff which I did not enjoy at all). I’m not really thinking about too much or having that many cravings…just hope I don’t get nicotine poisoning from all the stop-smoking aids! lol
Countdown begins!
Tuesday 12th Mar It’s my last day before I give it up! Nervous and excited and have plenty of replacement therapy to get me through! Cannot thank you all enough for your kind donations. Wish me luck! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$131.88
Claudio And Beth S
$26.38
Ian Robertson
$26.38
Simone Mastrillo Armstrong
I’m so so thrilled you’re doing this! Ride those urges, one wave at a time. You’ve got this! And the freedom when you’re off the cigs is amazing! (From fellow former smoker)
$52.75
Lea Riley
Amazing step Chris! You are a wonderful human, very happy to have you on this earth for much longer. 🙌🏻❤️
$52.75
Sophia
Good on you Chris!!
$52.75
Dr Givings
2 big thumbs up!
$26.38
Andre Setiawan
$20
Darina Chakarova
You’ve got this, Chris! So proud of you and such an amazing cause to support.
$50
Marc Madeleine
Go Chris! It’ll be one of the best things you’ll ever do for your health x
$50
Kell
You got this, Foozle ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Chris, just go for it - the reward is worth the effort!