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Zoo2Zoo for Mental Health!
This September, I’m taking on a 3-day, 410km ride from Dubbo Zoo to the Hunter Valley Zoo to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute.
The ride will take me through 4,000 vertical metres of climbing and across country NSW—day after day, in the saddle, pushing through the pain, all for a cause that affects millions of Australians.
1 in 5 Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness in any given year. Yet around 60% won’t seek help.
That’s why I’m riding.
I want to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support the groundbreaking mental health research carried out by the Black Dog Institute.
Your donation will help empower Australians to better understand, manage, and care for their mental health, and support those who need it most.
Every dollar counts. Please donate if you can, and thank you for your support.
My Updates
44 days of continuous training (I hope)
Thursday 7th Aug
In just a few weeks, I’ll be on the bike for Zoo2Zoo 2025.
A 3-day, 410km charity ride from Dubbo to Hunter Valley to support the Black Dog Institute and the critical work they do in mental health research, education, and support.
This year, I’ve decided to push myself a little harder.
From August 6 to September 18, I’ve committed to riding every single day, that’s 44 days of continuous training, as a personal challenge and a show of support for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience mental illness each year.
It won’t be easy. Life, work, weather, and sore legs will all try to get in the way. But that’s kind of the point. It’s a reminder that mental health challenges don’t take a day off, and that persistence, support, and purpose can help us keep moving forward.
Why I Ride
Because mental health affects all of us—our families, our friends, our colleagues.
Because most people facing mental illness still don’t reach out for help.
Because organisations like the Black Dog Institute are creating real change through evidence-based research and life-saving programs.
And because, if a few hours in the saddle can raise money and awareness that helps even one person feel less alone, it’s absolutely worth it.
Want to Help?
You can support my journey by donating through this page. Every dollar goes directly to the Black Dog Institute and helps fund mental health solutions that work.
Thanks for backing me and this cause. Follow along as I count down the rides, 44 days, one pedal stroke at a time. 2 days in.
Marty
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$103.72
Brent Cubis
$106.12
The Parkers
Great Job Mate. Great Cause.
$106.12
Trudy Wallace
Good luck Marty. Trudy and Tim🥰
$106.12
Astronaut
Awesome work, Marty! Good on you.
$54.12
Adam Ferris
$106.12
Louise Hayes
Awesome work party Marty!
$80.25
Shaun Lonstein
Great cause Marty. Good luck!
$22.58
Kirsten Davis
Well done Marty! Worthy cause whilst doing something you enjoy. Be safe 🙂
$263.75
Trisha White
Enjoy the ride. A great health area to be supporting.
$250
Well done Martin, important cause - Peter Joseph AM set up Black Dog, he is a neighbour - always been happy to support the cause.