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On the 7th of August 2025, my brother and I will begin a multi-day run for mental health. Between 5-7 days from Armadale Hills to Albany.
Each night during the run, we’ll take time to read aloud and share as many stories as we can — shared by people who’ve walked their own hard road with mental health. Some stories will be read by me, others by my brother. All of them will be carried with respect and heart.
If you have something to share, we’d be honoured to hear it.
We’d love to hear:
• What you’ve been through
• What you’ve learned
• Who helped you
• And what you wish others knew — whether they’re still struggling or trying to support someone who is.
This isn’t just about a run. The journey is about community, connection, and courage. It’s about reminding people they’re not alone — and that healing, though hard, is possible.
Every voice matters. Every step counts.
This run is for all of us. For those still fighting. For those who made it through. For those who just need to be heard.
Let’s walk — and run — this hard road together.
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Almost there
Monday 11th Aug Please follow us on our socials, its been a wild adventure so far and the community has been beyond amazing! Share
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Wednesday 6th Aug Hey legends!!! 👋
The Hard Road
Thursday 3rd Jul The Hard RoadJacob & Flynn’s Run for Mental Health.
Alongside my brother Flynn, I’m running around 400 km from Armadale to Albany, this will take roughly 5–7 days — to give a voice to those who feel like they’ve lost theirs.
Every day in Australia, more than 8 people die by suicide. It’s the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 44. And for every life lost, countless more are struggling in silence.
In the past few years, we’ve seen far too many people close to us make that heartbreaking decision. Life is getting harder, and people are feeling more desperate. We want to help change that — by speaking up, showing up, and pushing through together.
We’ve set a goal to raise $10,000 for the Black Dog Institute — a leader in mental health research, support, and suicide prevention. Every dollar helps fund programs that can save lives and bring hope to those who need it most.
If you’re reading this, please know: you matter. You’re not alone. And there is always a reason to stay.
This is The Hard Road — but together, we can make it a little easier for someone else.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Ninetta Trolio
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United Service Station Mount Barker
From all the staff and awesome customers at united service station in Mount Barker, we would like to congratulate you both on your achievement, well done jake and Flynn, we hope you both have a speedy recovery 🥰
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Jamie Williams
Well done, Donation from all at Yindi Way Workshop Kalgoorlie
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Kate Barrett
Well done to Flynn and Jacob! Mighty effort!
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Kalinda Selepak
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Karri Lynch
You guys are legends absolutely love what you doing
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Liz Komar
A choc milk and water wasn't enough so here's some $$
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Colleen Cox
Bloody awesome effort from 2 beautiful souls, don't forget to make time for yourselves and reflect. 🫠🍻🏆
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Megan & Joe
We drove to Albany on the weekend, and saw you guys both ways. We had no idea what you were doing! I just stumbled across the story on ABC Great Southern...huge congrats and thanks for your massive efforts to raise $ and awareness 🙏🏻
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Nathan Ramage
Awesome job you legends
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Rob
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Courtney Bairstow
You bloody legends
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Sam Fitz
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Tamara Phillips
So proud of u Jacob and Flynn u guys are amazing So glad to watch u both on the journey
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Eyerite Signs
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Gillian Sevier
Well done boys, you’re an inspiration!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Well done boys.
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Joseph Karuthiru
Go boys
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Blake Wilson
This is the last amount you need to hit the goal. Good job boys. Proud of both of you. Love Blake
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Carlieandmike Pantall
Great effort for a great cause. Goodluck on your remaining journey.
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Zac Hansen
You'll get extra good happy ending massage from me ♥️
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Joeanne Steinert
Well done boys super proud of you . Timmy and Danny would be amazed at what you have achieved
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Jake Caine
Love the work you guys are doing. Keep it up!
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Peter And Stacey
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Chantelle Hansen
You boys are doing fucking amazing I’m so proud.i wish i could be there at the end for you both but unfortunately i can’t make it. But I’ve been supporting you guys like no tomorrow. Love you both. Rest up
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Stephen Wills
Well done mate you've done a grest job
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Anonymous
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Trish
I’m a Mt Barker local and a truck driver.. I passed you guys several times when you first started on your journey.. thank you for the a amazing work you guys are doing for suicide awareness.. you both should be so proud.
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Graeme Savage
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Ella Prouse
You both are doing a fantastic job for such a great cause that needs to be celebrated
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Ccc
Nearly there!!!!
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Matt Cobham
Great cause - good luck with the run
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Joe Karuthiru
Well done Jacob and Flynn, We are living your journey through Ronnie's daily updates.
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Katie Sweetnam
Your so close now. Keep on keeping on 🎉
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Ronnie Sauer
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Elijah
Awesome work guys
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Samantha Lembo
Such an important cause - we lost one of our sons to suicide and seeing things like this gives me hope that education, acceptance and understanding continues. Thankyou
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Amy Park
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Annette Stevenson
You two are simply and extraordinary amazing. I dips my hat over and over again.
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Rochelle Kelly
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Kayla Holden
Great work boys!! Love the grit and determination that keeps pushing you both when it gets tough, nearly there! Just keep thinking of the good you are doing.
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Ben
Hi boys it was a pleasure to escort you through Mt Barker in the fire truck today keep up the good work 🚒🧑🏻🚒👩🚒
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Cheryl Paterson
Hi guys, I’m the lady that stoped just out of my Barker and offered to give you cash, you couldn’t take cash so I’m still going to donate
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Angela Stirling
A huge effort. Well done.
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Simone Heath
From the staff and clients at franks barbershop in armadale
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Jennie Berliner
Great work! I saw you walk past our place but was too slow to get down the driveway!
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Anonymous
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Karen Hounsfield
Amazing effort. When you’ve felt like giving up- you’ve made it through. Good luck on making Mental Health Awareness - more acceptable. “Tomorrow could be a better day.”! Congratulations. Enjoyed following your run.
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Anonymous
You guys are amazing!!
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Ebony Ristich
Amazing idea of youse! takes dedication plus a lot more and shows you guys are and do push yourselves which is how leaving bed feels for some people if you guys can push through the pain and no rest I really think people will look up to youse and push themselves further too! plus the extra awareness on the situation and the support it will be giving people feeling low in life.. youse have smashed this!!
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Fulcher Contractors
Awesome job guys!!
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Anita Furber
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Matt Plowman
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Anonymous
Amazing effort guys!!! Such a worthy cause - my kids and I almost lost my husband/father 2x in the past year and a bit! He wouldn’t be here without serious intervention - and even then the stigma around mental health and the health care system is very broken! Hence why there was a 2nd time! So thank you for your amazing effort in raising awareness for such a worthy cause 🙏🏼
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Woods Family
Fabulous effort boys and for such a much needed cause :) be proud of your achievement!
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Erryn Hicks
Saw you legends on the highway yesterday and today! Great work and brilliant effort on raising awareness 🖤
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Rachel Bailey
Amazing work!
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Lynn Smith
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Tobi Brown
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Tyler Fulcher
Well done fellas
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Alina Jaworski
I'm so proud of you guys ,,keep strong out there ,sending healing hugs to help you on your journey 💖
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Charmaine Grylls
I’m very proud of what you 2 young men are doing. It’s a very thoughtful idea and you are both bringing awareness to the issues of mental health issues. Life is definitely a struggle and you have to work hard each day to get through to the next day. There is no timeline to finish on time. As long you make an effort to try to finish what you have started. It takes so much courage to do what both of you doing. Well done! So proud
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Anonymous
Wow it’s amazing that you two have done this run
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Anonymous
On ya guys. Keep it up - you‘ve got this! My hubby has had to call Black dog a few years ago and it really saved him as he was having suicidal thoughts. He’s not in a great space at the moment having just had surgery for the 3rd time in 18 months and has been off work. It’s really getting to him and today he said he was struggling. I had been thinking he might be bitten by the black dog again. Finding out by accident on a FB post what you are up to has prompted me to check in with him again and offer more support and not ignore it. Thanks for this and all the best with the rest of your trip 💪🏻 Beep beep 🚘
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Tracey Hurley
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Naomi Taylor
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Amy Thomsen
Such incredible work boys i work in mental health any highlight to men's mental health is amazing its often not something men or teens want to talk about. Thank you so much for bringing this to attend well done.
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Ashley Ang
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Anonymous
Great work guys!! We gave yas a toot on the hwy today. Black cruiser 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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Nicole Forgione
Well done boys. Such an important message to spread.
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Clare Wasley
Thankyou for doing this Jacob and bringing awareness to such a worthy cause. I am donating in memory of great mates, Scott, Damien and Joe. Their passing is a heartbreaking reminder that mental health struggles are often silent.
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Ananda Glass
Top effort guys. Amazing!
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Albany Solar
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Le Joy
I just saw this come up in my feed and it's so amazing kind and beautiful what you are doing!!!!! You got this boys.
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Anonymous
Amazing work guys!!
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Anonymous
Well done mate !
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Ebony Sauer
Didn’t realise that I had actually married Superman! What legends you two are! Missy moo and I are so proud of you both and we’re here cheering you on and praying for your health and safety in the process. Go team Sauer!
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Candice Smith Pt
This is Awesome boys your doing amazing things 🖤
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Melanie Wallace
Amazing good luck and here’s to welcoming you into Albany
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Zane Perry
Good on you boys!!
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Wendy Gordon
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Linda Seib
Good on you. You are making a difference!
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Trevor Reardon
Well done guys, great work so far.
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Ken Willis
Doing great champ push through looking forward to chatting more
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Mel K
Absolute solid effort guys, well done
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Amanda
Found out about your mammoth journey today and I will continue to follow you until you reach Albany. A little quote I got saw the other day 'your mindset is like a paintbrush, it can colour any situation' May the Highway be a long road of colours along the way. I suffer bipolar, so I'm grateful for what you're both doing for us awesome people
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Ash Bacich
💪
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Tasha Willis
Great work guys proud of you 💕the Willis mob
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Rebecca Walker
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Simone Heath
Run forest, run
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Owen,debbie And Storm
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Claire Teaia
Great job boys!
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Daniel Stewart
Keep up the good work guys
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Kurtis Lewis
Absolutely amazing work you guys are putting in for a great cause! I’ve always felt through my own struggles that their isn’t enough out there in the way of help for people with mental health and I feel their needs to be something done about that. Even with you guys starting this opens up gateways for people to try similar things and push for a growth in help for mental health. Keep up the awesome work brothers!!
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Ellessea Martincic
So proud!! Keep it up guys!!!
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Michael P
Good luck!
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Hazel Harris
👏
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Adam Nossiter
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Brad Prior
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Malakai Knighton
Very important cause! Cheering you on
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Shane Dawson
Great cause Team Sauer !!!
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Breanna Kelly
You guys are amazing and should be so proud of all your hard work so far to bring awareness to such an important organisation, that has helped me and many people I love. Not only are you guys breaking the stigma around mental health, you are giving people a safe space to speak up and get the resources and help they need to heal
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Mitch Wallinger
Goodluck lads!
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Matt Gilbert
All the best Guys!
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Hannah Branson
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Corey R
Get it mate, doing great things - Lawley Park Chiro
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Breanna Niemann
So proud of you
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Anytime Fitness Albany Team
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Anonymous
When life kicks you to the curb and you hit the streets with bare feet, shorts and a singlet, it hurts… you feel everything on your own… mentally, physically and emotionally…making it through life out there is challenging… Run through the pain boys because making it to the other side is worth the fight and the hard times even when you can’t see it. Recovery takes time and is wonderful when you never give up! Run run run Thanks for this. (Please keep this anonymous) you can read the message tho.
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Kevin Ng
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Zac Hansen
Skibiddy
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Peta Lodge
Go Flynn and Jacob, you got this . Goodluck and look forward to the commentary along your way. Stay safe though
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Mark Gill
Great cause Flynn well done
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Mark Hatfield
Great effort legends!
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Jackie & Josh Prout
Good luck Flynn & Jacob, we are sure this will be an amazing experience for you to share, and for a wonderful cause. Be safe and good luck xx
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Kiara Robertson
Amazing Cause, best of luck on this adventure
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Maree Clifton
Great cause & best of luck.
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Denika Hughes
You know how close to my heart this is, and I'm so proud of you boys for doing this. May you guys reach your goals and raise awareness. ❤️
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The In Laws
So proud of you, and admire you doing this to support those who are struggling with the black dog.
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Chantelle Hansen
Mental health means so much to this family and I’m so proud that you’ve taken this step, it’s very motivating please stay safe and make smart choices and good luck! I’m so proud of you both! ❤️
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Marcus Mellon
You got this bro. Proud of you
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Adam
Good luck Jacob and Flynn! Such an adventure and for a great cause
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Courtney Porteous
You guys have got this 🤙🏻
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Samantha Clothier
Good luck and stay safe 🙏
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Jordanne S
All the best boys
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Danielle Fiegert
Good luck boys! Be safe and make it memorable.
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Good run from Nin at Franks Armadale! 😘😘