Help me make it meaningful
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year with symptoms like depression and anxiety. The impact can be devastating, not only for those living with it, but for those around them.
That’s why I’m getting active and raising funds for the Black Dog Institute - to support crucial mental health research and support services that help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
Ben was my eldest son. I was unaware of his mental health. He was loved by everyone that knew him. He was a beautiful man. He was only 35 years old. We miss him very much. I will be walking/jogging/cycling from Sydney to Parkes NSW to commemorate Ben's 5th Anniversary on Wednesday 21st October 2026. I will be leaving Sydney Thursday morning 15th October 2026 arriving in Parkes, NSW on Tuesday afternoon 20th October 2026. All are welcome on Wednesday 21st October to meet at Parkes Leagues Club 194 Clarinda Street. Help me create a meaningful moment for mental health as I work up a sweat, all for a great cause.
Please donate now. Thank you.
From Louis Cherote and family. God bless our Benny
My Achievements
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Louis Cherote
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Anonymous
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Danny Trinh
Go Louis!!!
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Brock Scott
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Dave Mcintosh
You have a huge heart mate, great cause so hope it helps with the healing.
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Steve Novak
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Avedis Varvarian
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Mark Lang
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Shirley Lukaszewski
🖤
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Mark Doran
All the bests from the Doran’s
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Simon Abbott
Im proud of you legend.
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Angelo Lo Surdo
Stay Strong
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Igor
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Kate And Graham
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Karen Conway
Good luck on your bike ride Louis. Amazing tribute to your son Ben.
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Sharlene Patterson
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Sharlene Patterson
What a great thing you are doing for your son Ben xx❤
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Michael Ham
Louis you are a great man for doing this I know Ben would be watching over you with great admiration and pride as we all will be.
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Aaron Caon
Love to Benny
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Aaron Steppat
Lick it and send it mate. What a great cause. Good luck!
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Glenn And Michelle Wasley
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Jeanette K Punch
Big hugs
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Sandra M And Lou W
Well done Lou … a great cause
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Rob Bishop And Helen Mattick
Best of luck Louis. Such a brave thing to do. Yoyr family would be so proud of you . Sending lots of love xxx
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Ms Emma A Rebehy
God bless the whole family.
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Jess And Brandan Cavallaro
Good luck Uncle Lou, such a meaningful cause. Our Benny is missed and loved every day. Forever in our hearts x
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Kathy Mattick
Sending peace and love to your family and Ben x thank you for sharing your story and doing something so full of love to honour him and help the next person who needs it x
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Michael Cherote
I can’t think of a better cause. Love you Ben
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Bill & Julie Passas
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Terry & Patricia Sandas
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Lyn V.
Thinking of you such a good cause. Lyn
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Sam Aiello
Hey Louis, what you’re doing is an extraordinary act of love, strength and courage. You’re honouring Ben’s memory in a way that inspires everyone.
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Lena Lahood
You are a beacon - May your good deed be rewarded by aiding those who are in silent need …… how proud Ben is of you, know he walks this path with you God Speed Lena Lahood
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Anonymous
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Carolyn Parkes
Good Luck Lou. Ben will never be forgotten. Angel xx
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Desiree Zincirkiran
I send strength and love and blessings from Jesus. Xxxx
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John & Stacey H
we love you, Louis xx
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Anonymous
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Gabby Hadad
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Sheri Moore
Go uncle Lou!
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Patricia George
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Neil Mumford
Anything I can do just let me know. Love you mate.
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Philip Surtees
May his soul be basked in protected white warm light & may he be smiled upon by mother merry & our gentle kind lord forever 🙏💜
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Zita Antonios
Anything to help
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Georgia Kosmas
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Eva Kosmas
Good on you cuz
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Xavier Mcintyre
Good luck
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Ruby Mcintyre
Sending lots of love, joy, hugs and kisses ❤️
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Chantel Fakhry
May our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ protect you and your family
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Anne Cherote
Keep at it Lou. Jog around that ship. Xx
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Vicki And Benny Waters
Go get them champ, You have got this this
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Louis Cherote
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Sharyn Cherote
Go Louis!
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Louis Cherote
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Louis Cherote
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Louis Cherote
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Louis Cherote
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