Help me make it meaningful
On July 11 I’ll be running 100 km — 250 laps around a 400‑metre track — to support mental health. Movement has always been an important outlet for my own wellbeing, and this run is my way of turning something that helps me personally into something that can help others too.
I’ve had my own struggles with mental health over the years, and I know how much courage it can take to speak up or reach out. Coming from a regional community, I’ve also seen how many people are affected and how hard it can be to access support. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate — 1 in 5 Australians experience it every year, and its impact reaches families, friends, and entire communities. Everyone deserves support, no matter where they live.
This run is also my way of contributing to the conversation — showing that talking about mental health, acknowledging the struggle, and taking action in whatever way we can all matters.
That’s why I’m raising funds for the Black Dog Institute, helping to drive crucial research and services for Australians living with mental illness and those affected by suicide.
Every lap is a reminder of why this matters. I’m running to create a meaningful moment for mental health — one step, one kilometre, one conversation at a time.
If you’re able, please donate. Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you.
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My Updates
Dumbleyung Tennis Club
Sunday 15th Feb Thankyou so much to my amazing Dumbleyung community for getting behind this amazing cause 🔥 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$211
Julie & Chris
$100
Peanut Butter
So inspiring JP!
$100
Anonymous
proud of ya JP
$211
Janet And Brian Taylor
Raising awareness and gaining support for such an important cause is a special thing that you are doing, Jack. We are so very proud of you.
$257.75
June
Motivation is a bad roommate. Stay consistent. Proud of you 🤞🏽
$521.50
Anne Pearce
In memory of my beautiful friend Scott, who I will forever miss. Donated with hope for compassion, understanding and support for mental health.
$211
Megan Henry
Jack, Im so proud of you.... There was a time, a very long time ago, when my boys were 8 and 6, where I wholeheartedly felt I didnt deserve to exist, let alone have a life..... A very sad time Which Im so thankful I clawed my way out.... I often look back and wonder how I survived.... God Im so thankful Im still here...🙏🏻 Thank you Jack for inspiring not only me but so many.... Im just so proud of you x And I honestly love you more than you will truly ever know x 🩷🩷🩷 Love Meegs x
$54.12
Harry
Unreal stuff!
$11.65
Nanks.co
$54.12
Emma Giudice-nairn
Very proud of what you're doing! Running 100kms is huge on its own, but doing it to raise money and awareness for mental health shows the kind of strength, heart and purpose that truly inspires people You've got this - one step, one kilometre, one act of courage at a time. Keep going - you're making such a huge impact 💙
$131.88
Janine Bartram
Good luck Jack! Donating in memory of my brother Greg who took his own life, at 16yo, when we were living in Dumbleyung.
$27.81
Anonymous
$527.50
Daniel Pearce
Go get em Jack!
$54.12
Anonymous
Great cause Jack
$263.75
Dumbleyung Tennis Club Legends
Cash donations
$211
Credit to you Jack for starting this journey by taking a leap outside your comfort zone. Keep going, one step at a time.