Help us make it meaningful
We’re Neil and Ryan, and we’re embarking on a fabulous 2,800 mile (4,500 kilometre) road trip across the heart of Australia to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute, a charity dedicated to mental health research and support. Inspired by the iconic Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, we’re trading sequins for steering wheels and glitter for grit as we journey from Darwin to Brisbane, stopping in small towns, outback roadhouses, and stunning natural landmarks along the way.
Mental health affects us all, and this cause is close to our hearts. Through this fundraiser, we hope to not only raise money but also start conversations, break stigmas, and highlight the importance of access to mental health care in rural and remote areas. Whether it’s a dollar or a message of encouragement, your support means the world to us.
Join us on this adventure as we prove that a little sparkle can go a long way—even in the dusty outback. Follow our journey, donate if you can, and help us make a difference, one kilometre at a time.
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Donate $50, get a song!
Tuesday 10th Dec For every donation we receive over $50 we will do carpool karaoke to a song of your choice from our repertoire– https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/mental-miles-carpool-karaoke/pl.u-jV89DagIdqrN0B ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$109.72
Theengy
$54.12
Caroline Lewis
$27.11
Sarah Shaw
$54.12
Catherine Iles
Well done Ryan. So glad you made it and came back safely. A great cause.
$54.12
David P
$54.12
Will Andrews
$27.81
Lisa
$80.25
Anonymous
You won’t believe this but I was going to leave a donation yesterday saying “haven’t seen one yet but this is for the inevitable speedo post” and I was so happy to see the black dog budgies today - well done boys!
$54.12
Taylor Syme
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Gianni
For Ryan <3
$10
James Humphreys
$27.81
Pierre Maitre
$22.77
Simon Whitehead
I’m supporting you guys even though you’re not doing this in a Tesla
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Jaron Mcconochie
Merry Christmas Neil and Ryan! From Jaron and Matt
$25
Adam Ware
$54.12
Alison
🤩🤩🤩
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Jonathan Brown (jb)
Love you guys and I’m so proud of you for doing this.
$52.06
Amanda
Love this adventure in all the ways!
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Graham
Good luck guys
$33.15
Simon Kerr
$33.15
Aleesha Kumar
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Donn
Can’t wait to follow your journey and see the bungy! Great effort guys x
$158.25
Joel
Bungee, my good man!
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Alannah
Keep up the awesome work and stay safe! ✨
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Ryan C
#ryanforryan #braxlovescoffey Have a safe trip c
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Diana Z
Good luck gents!! Hope you have a ball and we get that target met for a fabulous charity!
$125
Dan Smedley
I hope there is a giant sparkly stiletto going on the roof!
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Smac
Sparkle and rainbow all the way!
Go team Glitter! I'm so proud of us.