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Riding for Resilience

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Hi, on Sunday 11th July, I'll be riding the Tour de Brisbane. It's a 110km ride that weaves in and out of the city including a climb up Mt Coot-tha, and will be the toughest ride I've tried to complete. So it seems like a fitting opportunity to gain your support and fundraise for a cause I'm super passionate about; Mental Health!

I'm sure many of us have either had first-hand experience or know someone close who's had a rough time these past 12 months. Collectively we've lost homes, lost jobs, lost loved ones, experienced heartbreak, or dealt with loneliness & isolation, and so much of this has contributed to a build-up of anxiety, anger, hopelessness & grief. 

A year ago I lost my cousin, Ruth, to breast cancer. The Black Dog Institute was one of the organisations she really cared about which is why I'm joining Team Black Dog and aiming to raise $1,100 to donate towards this cause; a not-for-profit organisation that aims to turn groundbreaking research into life-saving action.

Any & all donations are greatly appreciated. 

Thanks for your support,
Matt

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New Date Announced

Thursday 6th May
Unfortunately, due to Covid the Tour de Brisbane was postponed back in April. 

The good news is, we’re back on for July 11th!!!! 

Time to get back to training and raising awareness for Team Black Dog!

New Target! $3K

Monday 22nd Mar
Thanks for all the amazing support so far. It’s been awesome to see your generosity and enthusiasm to get involved and help us support Mental Health research. 

Together let’s see if we can raise & exceed $3K for this incredible cause at a time when it’s as needed as ever before. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anita Velta Spole

So wonderful to see you putting all this effort into such a great cause .Anita

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Robyn And Ian Gunn

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Jim Raz

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Julie And Kym Welford

What a fabulous goal, and a very worthy cause! Wonderful effort, Matt. Enjoy the challenge. 😘

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Gwenda Patton

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Javed Alam

All the best Matt! Gave a shout out to you in my short Strava ride, hope it brings some extra money to the BDI

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Joan Claring-bould

You will help make the world a more compassionate and kinder place for people to find hope and companionship in their darkest days.

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Elley Family

Well done Matt!!!

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Anonymous

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Helen Sage

Well done Matthew

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Anna And Stuart

Well done Matt, what a great cause!

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Julie & Bruce

All the best xo

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Anonymous

Onya Matt!

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Don And Rhonda Murchland

You will be riding for many and many are thankful for your ride. Thanks Matt

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Wendy Claring-bould

Wow ! you're doing well, Matt - so proud of you and all that you are achieving!!

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Justine Clarke

Good luck on the ride Matty!

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Anonymous

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Susan Dickinson

Great message Matt and best of luck for the bike ride .

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Glen Mcnabb

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Clair Pridmore

Great cause!

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Keith Acheson

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Anonymous

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Colin Claring-bould

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Laura Smith

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Kirsty Kneebone

Well done Matt It’s great to read your message re mental health. A great cause to ride for . Love kirsty

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Rob Franklin

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Meg Murchland

Thanks for remembering Ruth and her concerns Matt - she'd be really pleased xx

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Brittany Yalden

Good luck Matt!

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The Reavley’s

Best of luck Matt, and for a great cause too! Paul, Rach, Henry, John and Brigid Reavley

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Angus Gunn

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Andrew Stevens

What a great cause mate, good luck!

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Angela Parker

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Anonymous

Good luck!

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Tara Dickinson

This is amazing!! Very proud of you Clarry xxx

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Alyssa Dickinson

Incredible!!! And for a very precious cause ✨

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Richie Crehan

Best of luck!!

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Matt