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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.

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.

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Taper week is here!

Sunday 8th Jun
Thank you to those who have donated since my last post, it means so much to me! I've hit my target and I'm so happy. This coming week is the taper week where training decreases significantly before the big day next Sunday.

Some facts about mental health that I wanted to share with you...
1. By 2030 depression will be the leading health concern worldwide.
2. More than 50% of people living with mental illness will not seek professional help
3. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-44.

By supporting my fundraiser you have helped the Black Dog Institute "build resilience and improve mental health literacy".

Not matter what you're going through, life is always worth living and I encourage you to seek support. If you're caring for a loved one with mental health issues, it is not easy, don't do it alone, seek support. 

Thank you so much again and I hope you're having a lovely long weekend  :-)
Cheers
Mattea 

The final big weekend is done!

Monday 2nd Jun
My final big weekend of training is done. 
On Saturday I ran 32km and Sunday cycled for 5 hours and then practiced running off the bike for 40 minutes. 

Thanks to you all for getting me to my target of $2000!! I am so grateful 🥲 💙

Only 2 weeks to go till race day 🤩

Thank you :-)

Thursday 29th May
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. This means so much to me :-) I appreciate all the kind and supportive words aswell! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Shana And John Petrucci

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Danielle Acton

Amazing effort!

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Ant Damore

Well done Mattea. You are one of the most determined and strongest women I know. Love ya ❤️

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Mellanie & Zoe

Congratulations Mattea!!!!! From Zoe & Mell 💕

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Mic Battley

You're an inspiring strong woman, ill tell my girls about your race tonight.

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Jane Cursaro

All the very best Mattea ✨🧡

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Lou Mcneil

Thanks for all your inspiration- such a privilege to watch you shine ❤️❤️❤️

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Sophie

GET IT MATTEA!! You’re an inspiration to so many. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. Kick it!!

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Frankie

I hope you smash it today. Your posts have been inspirational.

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Courtney Pasquale

Go Mattea!

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Marc Loader

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Jane

All the best Mattea!

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Nicole Calabro

You’re amazing Mattea ❤️

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Jamie

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Kim Seow

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Marie Raschella

You are truly inspirational Mattea all the best you will do amazing

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Josephine Raschella

You are so strong and powerful! Your resilience is so inspiring and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for leading the path and opening this conversation for people. Xxx

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Lotte Podger

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Sara Hogan

This is amazing Mattea. So sorry to hear you went through such a bad time. Well done on doing this. I’m sure you will do fantastic x

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Mr Magpie

❤️🐧

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Phillip Monk

You’re a machine; you’ve got this.

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Jon Weston

<3

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Kim Omond

Life (and marathons or ironmans for that matter) is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way. Keep putting one foot in front of the other ❤️

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Amanda Jones

Go Mattea!

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Jess Jachmann

Amazing work Mattea - all the best for your race. Jess x

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Stan Zaslavsky

Good luck with the IM and congrats on the fund raising - hopefully the money goes towards someone's life being saved. Mental health is a huge issue.

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Saltfleet Clinic

Mattea, everyone at Saltfleet admires your strength and resilience to achieve amazing goals. It's a joy working alongside you and thank you for the contribution you make to people's lives through your work and by setting such a strong example.

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Sue Ranner

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Carrie Thomson

You’ve stayed committed, strong, and focused, not just for yourself, but for a cause that truly matters. This is a reflection of your courage, your resilience, and your heart. You've already achieved something incredible! I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Xxx

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Hailey Haseloff

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Stefania Bourchier

Good luck on your next adventure, I know you’ll smash the Ironman. Wishing you all the best xx

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Bruno Muehl

Hi Mattea. Don‘t look back allways look forward. Cu

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Francisca Pereira-scarfo

You're inspiring!

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Sarah Kelly

No words, just sending love for your journey ♥️

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Melinda Hull

Super job Mattea!! So proud of you. Keep pushing forward. One of my runs years ago in City to Bay was for Black Dog too (tho only 12km!). Suicide had touched our family and wanted to bring a voice to it. Thanks for sharing your story, and bring another voice forward. Have a brilliant Ironman event xx🥰

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Nicholas Tellis

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Caterina Palombo

Amazing well done Mattea

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Jo De Lisio

❤️❤️

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Marie Fratangelo

Inspiration stuff, Mattea. Good luck xx

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Anonymous

You have got this 🐝! :)

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Josie Palombo

Awesome!

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Dhanushka Uswatte

Always remember you are tougher than you think! All the best!

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Michael, Amber, Bianca And Liana

Absolutely inspiring after what you have been through! Love you so much

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Kate Johnson

I look forward to cheering you on on race day.

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Fiona Stokoe

Got get it!! 💪

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Mattea Palombo