A Run for My Mate

By Knox O'Connor Join Me

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My target 1044 kms

A Run for My Mate

On November 8th, I’ll be running 105km to raise awareness and support for those living with chronic mental illness. To do this, I'll run 30 laps around Sydney's Centennial Park for each of the 30 Aussies we lose to suicide each week between the age of 15-44 (where suicide is the leading cause of death).

The initiative has been inspired by the passing of a teacher of mine, who took his own life at the start of last year after a long battle with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Conditions like these affect thousands of Australians, yet they remain some of the most misunderstood and underfunded areas of mental health care. Many people living with these illnesses face daily battles that go unseen navigating stigma, exhaustion, and treatment options that often fall short.

This run is more than a physical challenge, it’s a call to action. I’m fundraising for the Black Dog Institute because of the critical work they’re doing in research, treatment, and advocacy, particularly in the area of treatment-resistant mental illness. Funds raised will directly support research into novel therapies and care models that can offer hope where traditional approaches haven’t.

The name A Run for My Mate. represents the person each of us know who's dealt with such issues. The event itself is an invitation, to donate, to come and run a lap with me on the day, or simply to reflect for a mate each of us know who's struggled with mental illness. Help spark change in how we see and support those living with mental health conditions.

Every dollar counts, and every step helps break the silence.

Thanks for your support,

Knox

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

The Bowditch Family

Go "Red Boots" Knox - well done - great cause - Good Luck.

$54.12

Angus Newman

$131.88

Angus Kelly

Well done Knox, what an incredible effort and such a worthwhile cause. Best of luck on the 8th Angus and family x

$720

Rob And Jus

Thank you for doing this Knoxy. Hopefully we can fix this silent epidemic

$211

The Brambles

We are right behind you mate, especially Sammy!

$106.12

Weir Family

$20.6k

Drew Bowie

This is a great initiative to support the critical research of the Black Dog Institute into mental health. Best of luck with this remarkable challenge, Knox. I’m sure the large support you have from family and friends will be like a strong wind on your back

$420

Anonymous

Love you Knoxy. You’re an inspiration

$80.25

Hass Back

Love your work knoxy

$106.12

Monica Rosser

Good luck Knox! What an incredible effort and a wonderful cause to support.

$27.81

Zukes

Doin

$200

Richard Mostyn

Great effort Knox

$54.12

Harry Cluff

$22.58

Maddie Gregg

Run well knoxo

$22.58

Julian Reynolds

$54.12

Archie Harvey

$106.12

Jeremy Newton

GO KNOX!!!!!

$54.12

Monica Dunstan

$22.58

Julian Rutkis

$54.12

Maddison Georgopoulos

$54.12

Anonymous

$131.88

Stuart Taggart

Congrats Knox - amazing effort

$22.58

Hugo Orpin

$54.12

Liam Sullivan

Hey knox just leased gove me luck for this raffle sexy

$22.58

Anonymous

Hey Knox, Please pull my winning ticket.

$27.81

Lachie Paul

Good luck

$54.12

Bronte Hourigan

$43.60

Manon Towzell

Congratulations Donny! We’re all so proud of u!

$64.67

Flynn Clatworthy

$22.58

Harper Strachan

Love ur work mate

$131.88

Monica

$27.81

Angus Stanford

Go knoxyyyyy

$125

Kelly Bowen

$17.16

Anonymous

$11.65

Archie Matthews

$106.12

Luke O’connor

Go get em Knox

$106.12

Jack And Lily Mccalman

Good luck mate, 105km is huge

$64.67

Chris Hamill

$54.12

Jake Molkentin

$54.12

Nicole Thornton

Go Knox! Such an incredible effort for a great cause x

$80.25

Vanda Jarrett

Knox... I will massage your feet! 🦶 ha ha. Thinking of you and very proud!

$131.88

David Clark

$520

Luke Hartman

Well done Knoxy - super proud of efforts.

$43.60

Rebecca Lebler

$80.25

Katie Adamo

Well done Knoxy 🙌🏻🎈

$10

Everett Oxenham

$20

Rory Newsome

Best of luck big boy

$22.58

Rupert

Go well mate

$33.15

Angus Lenehan

$22.58

Will Adlam

$22.58

Ange Barrow

$22.58

Steve

$54.12

Elaine Kell

$80.25

Steve Jolly

$211

John Fitzpatrick

A great idea to spotlight this problem

$106.12

Ben Turner

$211

Rebecca Lebler

So impressed with your initiative and passion. Well done and good luck. Bec xo

$1.02k

Clisdell’s Strara Management

Just a small donation via your 2GB interview with Ben.

$75

Anonymous

$1.02k

Reid Meldrum

Awesome work Knox

$54.12

The Croall Family

Good luck Knox.. what an amazing effort and wonderful charity. The Croall Family

$103.72

Peter Grover

Great effort & initiative, we love you Knox! from all the Grover’s xx

$211

Gerard And Bez Hines And Family

Great work Knox, and congratulation's.

$520

Dan Kernaghan

Run well Knox. Well done for making such a positive impact.

$106.12

Pass It On Clothing & Co.

Cautious early young man, then bring it home. 💪🏼

$131.88

Roscoe

For Tom R.

$420

Anonymous

$52.92

Tom Ireland

$50

Ellie Anstee

$158.25

Lund Family

An inspiring journey, Knox! In awe of your dedication in raising awareness for such an important issue.

$106.12

Lucy Messara

$22.58

Mac Wettenhall

$33.15

Lerbon James

Good song bra

$131.88

Dai Griffiths

Great work Knox!

$100

Richard Madigan

Amazing initiative and a truly worthy cause. All the best for the day. Madigan family.

$158.25

Alex & Ant

What an amazing initiative Knox!!

$1.02k

R Clay

Wishing you every success in reaching your goal. It’s a wonderful initiative for a young man and for a deserving cause.

$54.12

Sarah Healy

What an amazing effort Knox! I’m blown away at your dedication to an amazing cause.

$17.16

Hunter Elliott

$22.58

Anonymous

$106.12

Sheila O'meara

Very inspiring Knox well done and good luck

$54.12

Flanagan Tay

$106.12

Menegazzo Family

Wishing you all the best Knox! Well done on making an impact on such an important cause.

$22.58

Anonymous

$106.12

Morahan Family

Best of luck Knox

$131.88

Harry Cobon

$33.15

Jenny Pocknall

A great cause Knox

$22.58

Tom Brewer

Incredible effort Knox!

$54.12

Paul Lynch

$125

Ian Hogg

Absolutely outstanding Leadership champ. Well done you.

$54.12

Anonymous

$211

Mike & Maria Cullen

Great effort!

$50

Ben Lalic

Great Work Knox!

$50

Jackson King

$54.12

Jess Moynihan

So amazing Knox!! Good luck 🔥🔥

$54.12

Kate Romano

$22.10

Charles Rogers

$52.92

Nicole Ward

Well done for raising awareness. An amazing cause. Allt he best for the run.

$106.12

Leo, Iggy And Kong Fam

A wonderful cause and amazing effort. We wish you the very best. Cheers, Leonardo, Iggy and Kong family

$106.12

Lauren Earle

Good luck Knox, great stuff you’re doing!!

$111.27

Angus Cook

$106.12

John Hickey

Great Cause Mate

$6.13

Dom Shepherd

$131.88

Hamish And Henry Stuart

Good luck Mr O’Connor! We will be there for a few laps on the day!

$33.15

The Keen’s

Well done Knox - Goodluck with the run

$22.58

Harry Lloyd

$111.27

Peter Cunich

Good luck with the run, Knox. I'll be there to cheer you on.

$11.65

Paddy Cant

$211

Toby Freeman

Great work Knoxy

$103.72

Benji Harris

Great cause Knoxy

$80.25

Max

$27.81

Verity Wyatt-budd

$80.25

Matt Richards

Super effort Knox! We lose too many and your commitment to raising more awareness goes a long way to helping. Look forward to your finish photo!!

$103.72

Mcinerney Family

Awesome initiative Knox. Go well mate.

$1.02k

Peter Joseph

A true man for others ! Extraordinary effort and initiative Best wishes from the Joseph family

$211

Simon Thorp

Great stuff Knox. Looking forward to seeing you out there.

$54.12

Michael Fahey

Well done Knox. Great message you shared last night at the OIU event.

$211

Timothy Heesh

Heard you speak last night at the mental health get together. Very supportive of your initiative. Keep up the great work and good luck for the run.

$11.65

Anonymous

$22.58

Noah Merrion

$52.92

Liam Green

Love your work Knoxy ❤️

$54.12

Alex Church

Best of luck mate

$257.75

Kylie Oconnor

Legend Knox. Super proud of you xx

$33.15

Sophie Purseglove

$54.12

Anonymous

$52.92

Andrew Francis

$131.88

Sue Lenehan

Well done Knox

$80.25

Ed Arundell

$22.58

Flynn Thompsett

$125

Brian Shanahan

A man for others.

$27.81

Olivia Laundy

$263.75

Compressed Air Light And Power

Champion of effort Knox. Got some spanners in my shed awaiting your return

$520

William Maher

$211

Helen & George

Great work Knox.

$54.12

Alan Mckay

Incredible effort

$27.81

Anonymous

$131.88

Jacob Swan

Well done mate, good luck!

$106.12

Coleen Carter And Tim Sullivan

Great work Knox, very inspiring!

$22.58

Ethan Shepherd

$131.88

Emily Young

$316.50

Katie Adamo

An amazing journey Knoxy for an incredible cause that needs so much help and understanding. Super proud and admire every step you take on this journey. Well done. Adamo’s xxx

$75

Connor Mccauley

Good luck Knox. What a great cause and my thoughts will be with you from 75-105km.

$50

Charlene Nunn

Running for a great cause - so well done you! Good luck Knox - I know your dad is very proud.

$75

Andrew Balzanelli

All the best what a wonderful cause

$106.12

Sam Lenehan

$54.12

Richard Fennell

Well done! 30 laps of centennial is a long way. Hope you dad’s doing plenty with you.

$17.85

Aaron H

$54.12

Zac Hyams

$43.60

Protiti Chatterjee

Good luck Knox. A great cause!

$50

Marshall Smith

$54.12

Gr

Great cause Knox

$103.72

Benji Harris

Number 10

$43.60

Zachary Bambagiotti

$11.65

Charlie Traill

Good on you mate, making Cheshire proud as always

$22.58

Chloe Kwan

Good luck! Such a great cause

$85.48

Norths Colts

🔴⚫️

$54.12

Tilly Barwick

$50

Isabella Stignor

$80.25

Peter Mccamley

$54.12

Liv Huggins

Go Knox!

$80.25

Bianca Docker

Keep spreading your light - the world is in great hands with people like you, Knox! All the very best for the big run.

$54.12

Connor O'shea

$11.65

Kath Collins

Best of luck Knox. Heard you on ABC Radio Sydney this morning, you I spoke very thoughtfully about this important issue. Run well and I look forward to hearing more about your 'little' jaunt!

$11.65

Serena Bond

$54.12

Mia Raymond

$470

David & Nicole Clark

Well done Knox! A great cause and a terrific way to draw attention to it.

$54.12

Jaiah Wallace

$54.12

Nick Drake

Great stuff Knox!

$106.12

Ben Gavan

$10

Julian Cvitanovich

$263.75

Sam Hatcher

Great cause and will try and make it down for a few laps

$54.12

James Vardanega

$211

Luke Billiau

Amazing Knox ! Good luck

$131.88

Anonymous

Great effort for an important cause. Good luck for the run.

$80.25

Rosie Hudson

Amazing cause! Good luck 😊

$43.60

Charlie Lund

$54.12

James Craig

$263.75

Stephanie Graham

Great work!

$33.15

Sam Meehan

Awesome knoxy!! What a great cause ❤️❤️

$33.15

Charlie Codsi

Good on you brother

$54.12

Mark Podgornik

Amazing work Knox!

$106.12

Karen Garnsey

$54.12

Albie Dowling

$106.12

Donald Jamieson

Great work Knox! The black dog is all too common. Thanks for making a difference.

$54.12

Desh Goat Depot

HORNS UP KNOX

$131.88

Siggo

Down with mental illness Up with Science, Compassion, and Action!!! GO BLACK DOG

$22.58

Sam Hill

$22.58

Archie Metcalfe

$211

Andrew & Victoria F-s

Run Knox run - great initiative and great cause

$106.12

E Lilley

$105

Justin Mccarthy

Great cause

$11.65

Joe

$263.75

Craig Morton

Well done Knox. Proud of you.

$106.12

Tara & Matt Bennett

Good luck Knox. What an inspiring thing to be doing. Your teacher would be incredibly proud.

$131.88

Dianne Cassen

Amazing effort, Knox. Thank you on behalf of everyone who has lost someone to suicide.

$250

Derwent Search

$131.88

The Lovell’s.

Great effort and a great cause. Good luck Knox

$106.12

James Hayes

Great initiative Knox. Go well.

$158.25

Silvia Albertoni

Such an important cause. Great work Knox

$54.12

Alexander Harper

$131.88

Ross Family

Go Knoxy!!! This is an amazing effort!! 👏 🙌🙌 💪

$131.88

Julia And Hugh Taylor

$131.88

Roman Perez & Fam. X

Knox, congratulations for making a difference.

$54.12

Annie Lorentz

$54.12

Chris And Sondra Hamill

Great stuff Knox!

$54.12

James Montague

Great cause Knox!

$131.88

Anonymous

$211

Anonymous

Well considered and much needed

$131.88

Marsh Family

$50

Hans Wong

$27.81

Hugh Mcdonald

Munch those miles knoxy ❤️

$131.88

Nda Design

Well done ! Such a brillant course!

$106.12

Alker Family

Good on you Knox!!

$106.12

Anonymous

$158.25

Kate Rooney

$54.12

Sybella Hill

Good luck! Such a great thing you’re doing

$43.60

Liv Taylor

$54.12

Prue

Great initiative.

$27.81

Jasper Derwent

Yea come on.

$106.12

Madeleine Carter

$54.12

Alex Hutton

awesome stuff brother ❤️

$27.81

Denzel

Good stuff knox rlly tuff

$54.12

Will Fox-smith

Much love Knoxy

$11.65

Alex Mounsey

All the best Nnoxy. Lots of love Mounsey,

$11.65

Conor Dempsey

Let’s go brother 👑

$42.64

Charlotte Laundy

Good stuff Knox!!

$22.58

Fergus

$22.58

Hunter Elliott

$80.25

Anonymous

$11.65

Charlie Simpson

Love ya work Knoxy ❤️

$11.65

Josh Wilde

$11.65

Maddie Maclean

Good job knoxy!!

$54.12

Jack

Rip into it Knox, great cause you are backing

$100

Greg Pike

$106.12

Vanessa Chapman

$263.75

Arrow Capital Partners

Great cause Knox, go well!!. Best Marty

$211

Kylie Gleeson-long

Well done Knox. A great cause to be supporting. We will be supporting you on the day. Kylie Long

$520

The Allfreys

Great initiative Knox. Well done and good luck.

$54.12

Kate Davies

$22.58

Ck

Go get em Knoxy, love your effort, CK

$54.12

Stephanie Cox

Hoping this helps towards achieving the goal , for such a great cause x

$11.65

Scotch O’connor

Less go!

$106.12

Julie O'connor

Hi there Knox, it is a wonderful, caring thing that you are doing. Well done and have a great run! 🏃

$80.25

Stephen Philp

Well done Knox!

$106.12

Zoe Willis

Well done!!!

$211

The Mccarthy’s

Good luck Knox, what a wonderful cause and you should be so proud of yourself for making the tremendous effort to make it happen! You really are an inspiration and I know so many of the younger boys from your school look up to you as a result! We know you’ll smash the 105kms. Best of luck!!

$54.12

Rach And Cam Greig

Great cause, Knox. Best of luck with it.

$42.64

Thomas Brewer

$158.25

Zaki Family

Awesome Knox

$131.88

The Footes

Well done 👍🏼

$131.88

Maz Creagh And Family

All the best a very important cause.

$35

Sids

Go on mate unfortunately I’ll be at cricket (I hate myself) so get lap 27 in for me mate.

$33.15

Jack Stone

You go Knoxy Noo Noo

$22.58

Xavier Wong

Mum said OUR donation from her doesn’t count so dropped a light 20 🥀

$50

Jack Ferris

$54.12

Tom Kelly

Every little bit helps, Knox. Well done, you.

$27.81

Joe

$54.12

Danae Mcdonald

Hey there - you have this! All the best for supporting and amazing cause

$106.12

Peter

Well done Knox

$131.88

Ma Ma

$54.12

Emmy & Gerry Leyden

$106.12

Hwi Sharples

$8.39

Myles Roche

$54.12

Kara Collons

Well done Knox, great job raising awareness and epic fundraising efforts!

$106.12

Hunter Johnson

Inspiring effort for an important cause - love to see it!

$54.12

Kitty Duffy

GO KNOXO!!

$106.12

Angus Lenehan

Go get em Knox

$250

John,steph,liv ,jack, Brig,fred O’connor

Your a legend Knox !!

$54.12

Sarah Crouch

$54.12

Patrick Anderson

What an awesome cause. Go Knox!

$332.33

Rob Matthews & Ann Rose

Well done Knox

$520

Rob J

Well done Knox - great cause

$158.25

Matt Williams

Good on you for doing this. Great work!

$131.88

Charlie Claire

Go Knox!!

$54.12

Darcy Robertson

Knox good luck. Love your work.

$54.12

Reuben Laver

Great work for a great cause Knoxxy! Hope you smash it - Cheers Roddy ;)

$1,000

Command51

Wonderful initiative Knox!

$11.65

Nate Teen

$211

David Hatzidis

Good luck Knox

$54.12

Kim Dunlop

Knox - Wow what a wonderful initiative and very inspiring to watch your video. You are doing amazing things, with bringing this awareness about people battling this conditions. Goodluck with the run and your goal to raising the money for more research. I hope to maybe join you on one lap!

$131.88

Paul & Trisha O'connor

Knox, you are a man for others.

$54.12

Anonymous

👍🏻

$131.88

Phil Ransom

Well done on taking the initiative!

$131.88

Matthew Fallon

$106.12

Dyster Family

Great work Knox for an important cause - very inspiring

$43.60

Rian Callanan

Inspiring stuff mate. Will be by your side for a lap or 2

$54.12

The Segaerts

Great stuff Know - running with purpose & heart ! Good job raising awareness ...too often too close to home.

$54.12

Max Matthews

$131.88

Charlotte Stratton

Great initiative Knox, this is a massive issue and one close to my heart. Good luck in raising funds and awareness!

$131.88

Hennessy Family

Go Knox! Run like the wind for those who couldn’t ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹supporting you all the way 🖤✌️Love the Hennessys xx

$27.81

Tom Davies

Knoxy great stuff mate.

$33.15

Fiona Ellender

Great cause, all the best with the run

$22.58

Xavier Leaver

$54.12

Aleks T

$54.12

Lily Gazzard

$106.12

The Harding Family

$131.88

Julian Mcgrath

$125

Lianne Buck

$106.12

Jennifer Lyon

Great initiative Knox! Go well🙌🙌

$131.88

The O’hara Family

Good luck Knox. Such a great thing to do! Wishing you all the best!

$54.12

James Mitchell

$131.88

Mitch Rutherford

$80.25

Billy Rogers

Awesome work here Knoxy, can’t wait to hear more about the big day. It ain’t weak to speak…

$38.33

Grace

Looking forward to running a lap with you knoxo, great cause ❤️

$54.12

Niall Meehan

$54.12

Fergus Back

Proud of you mate!

$54.12

Liv Oconnor

Go Knox!! Inspiring stuff

$6.13

Anonymous

$54.12

Lachlan Wright

$520

Andrew O’donnell

Well done buddy! Great cause. Stay hydrated.

$131.88

Jacqui Hayes

Knox - thank you for taking on such an essential cause, & on behalf of such a beloved teacher & mentor. We are with you all the way xx

$33.15

Nicole Ward

An extremely important cause. Well done and good luck with the run.

$131.88

Luke, Ness, Charlie And Claudia Rathborne

Total respect and admiration Knoxy. You’re our Forrest Gump and we’ll be running with you, part of the hundreds or more in your wake, supporting the cause and reflecting on those we’ve all known who’ve suffered. Well done great man

$211

Phil Paris

Knox great cause buddy and all the best.

$54.12

Mick Russell

$54.12

Sophia Leon-searle

$500

Jen Chen

Go Knox!! 💙🤍💙

$54.12

Eloise Campbell

Such an amazing cause!! ❤️❤️

$22.58

Tom Roberts

$106.12

Tom Millner

$80.25

George S Tucker

Good on ya Knox

$11.65

Ava Yates

$54.12

Jacob Collins

Amazing effort for a great cause. Good luck!

$6.13

Anonymous

$33.15

Lexie

$33.15

Frankie S

$22.58

Eva Nimmo

$2

The Pitt

Grounded?

$22.58

Toby Gibson

$17.16

D’arcy Vaughan

$54.12

Michael Gelagotis

Great work Knox, amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

$33.15

William Hayes

Proud of you mate !!

$211

Will Adlam

Go get em mate

$22.58

Layla Parsons

$106.12

Hamish Long

#winthemorning nox

$22.58

Charlotte Storrier

$27.81

Cameron

$106.12

Deja Zohs

$27.81

Presley

$54.12

Sam Garling

Well done Knox. I miss seeing you in the canteen !!!

$22.58

Charlie Murray

$106.12

Harrison Marshall

$32.43

Harrison O’kane

A fantastic initiative. I hope this small amount makes some difference. Thank you for the work you’re putting in, he would have been extremely proud

$106.12

Jacqui Nelson

Huge effort, Knox. Run well x

$106.12

Nick Newton

Love this mate, keen to see you smash it

$54.12

Tash Davo

Good luck Knox!

$11.65

Connor

$64.67

Soph Johnston

Amazing work Knox!!

$54.12

Lynette Ryan

$54.12

Maddie Gregg

Keen to run some laps with you knoxo! Love your work, great cause ❤️❤️❤️

$106.12

Nic O'connor

Great stuff pal 💪

$54.12

Mads Georgopoulos

$54.12

Anonymous

$25

Tom Finlayson

$27.81

Molly Lunn

$27.81

Zoe Fouter

$6.13

Josh Fowler

💙

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Will Kowalski

Love your work mate

$54.12

Julia Richards

Yeah Knox ❤️👏

$22.58

Jet Hendrie

$106.12

Rohan Joshi

$22.58

Hugo Lockhart

$263.75

Michael Ward

A great cause - well done.

$64.67

Angus Molchanoff

$22.58

Dj Bang

Go knoxy xx

$54.12

Tilly Birch

$54.12

Will Garnsey

Great man

$54.12

Oliver Galvin

$54.12

Anonymous

Good on ya knoxy

$33.15

Phoebe Hallman

Go Knox!!!

$54.12

Tom Cahill

Great initiative. Well done Knox!

$263.75

Simon Ell

A great initiative in memory of a great man

$6.13

Tom Mccloskey

$33.15

Alister Yaffa

$33.15

Ava Mcinerney

Go King Knox 👑👑

$27.81

Leon

Love this Knoxy great cause

$6.13

Anonymous

$54.12

Josephine Armstrong

Go Knox!

$106.12

Ambrose Hennessy

$54.12

Xavier Tripolone

You’re a legend mate, upmost respect for this event. Would love to have been able to donate more i’mnot too cashed up at the moment however.

$22.58

Kate

$22.58

Sophie Vk

$33.15

Indy Meers

$54.12

Jack Macken

$33.15

Liam’s Mate Harry

$11.65

Xanthe Cogan

$54.12

Lachie Smirl

$80.25

John-paul Colosimo

$126.62

Anonymous

$54.12

Geoff Hughes

$131.88

J & M Galvin

$54.12

Tom Smith

Inspirational my boy 👏

$54.12

Will Hodge

$211

Archie Matthews

Goodluck mate !!

$54.12

Toby Bower

big love for this knox

$33.15

Gus’s Mate Charlie

$38.33

Charlie Kensit

$131.88

Indi Long

$33.15

Addie Orrock

$54.12

Poppy

$54.12

Zac

$33.15

Liam’s Mate Gus

$33.15

Jules Rutkis

$30

Max’s Mate Liam

$54.12

Cecilia Greig

Awesome work big boy 💥

$54.12

Hugo Orpin

$54.12

Sophie Robinson

$11.65

Knoxs Mate Max

Got get em son