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Sweat

Walk, run, cycle, or burpee your way to success.

Host

Grab your friends and family and host a fundraising event.

Remember

Honour a loved one and raise money in their memory.

Change

Cut your hair, shave your head, or grow a mullet.

Stream

Play your favourite game and raise money.

Celebrate

Instead of gifts ask for donations at your next special occasion.

Work

Donate a portion of sales to support Black Dog.

Resist

Give up a bad habit for a good cause and raise money along the way.

Choose

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Meaningful Moments

You are a part of our inspiring community of fundraisers helping create a mentally healthier world for everyone. What has inspired your meaningful moment?

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Jen Walton

The Commission Factory Publisher Development team have now been hosting an Annual Charity Trivia night for 2 years, our second being this years with funds going towards The Black Dog Institute. The reason we chose this fantastic cause is that everyone has been touched by mental health issues in some way or another and we want to ensure it is considered just as important as other diseases and illnesses. The event had a fantastic turn out we invited along our publishers across the industry and had a fun night of food, drinks and some friendly yet very competitive Trivia. This event was not only to raise funds and awareness for important causes but also to bring together our industry friends to spend time together, relax and have an enjoyable night right before the big cyber sales week we are all in the midst of now.

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Cody Haub

For my fundraiser I ran 6.44km every 4 hours for 48 hours. It was definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, adding the 10kg weight vest was a big big challenge for me. Having said that it was a great experience and I am so grateful that it has helped raise funds for a great cause. Cannot thank my support crew enough, even people just sending me through messages was enough to help motivate me to get it done, the people who came along with me for a run here and there was amazing and I’ll be forever thankful to them.

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Juliette fuimano

We are fundraising in memory of my brother Jachai Fuimano, who died in 2020 at the age of 22. He died unexpectedly from mental health from a domestic violence relationship and this was the only way he felt he could get out of his relationship. We all miss him everyday he was kind, caring, fun to be around and the life of the party.

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Meaningful Moments

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects us all. It’s so important to share our experiences, have vital conversations and break down the stigma of mental illness.

You’re invited to share your experiences, stories and hopes for a mentally healthier world.

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Jen Walton

The Commission Factory Publisher Development team have now been hosting an Annual Charity Trivia night for 2 years, our second being this years with funds going towards The Black Dog Institute. The reason we chose this fantastic cause is that everyone has been touched by mental health issues in some way or another and we want to ensure it is considered just as important as other diseases and illnesses. The event had a fantastic turn out we invited along our publishers across the industry and had a fun night of food, drinks and some friendly yet very competitive Trivia. This event was not only to raise funds and awareness for important causes but also to bring together our industry friends to spend time together, relax and have an enjoyable night right before the big cyber sales week we are all in the midst of now.

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Cody Haub

For my fundraiser I ran 6.44km every 4 hours for 48 hours. It was definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, adding the 10kg weight vest was a big big challenge for me. Having said that it was a great experience and I am so grateful that it has helped raise funds for a great cause. Cannot thank my support crew enough, even people just sending me through messages was enough to help motivate me to get it done, the people who came along with me for a run here and there was amazing and I’ll be forever thankful to them.

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Juliette fuimano

We are fundraising in memory of my brother Jachai Fuimano, who died in 2020 at the age of 22. He died unexpectedly from mental health from a domestic violence relationship and this was the only way he felt he could get out of his relationship. We all miss him everyday he was kind, caring, fun to be around and the life of the party.

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Lynn Perrin

We lost Jakob 17th October 2022 to suicide, he was 23 years old. His family and friends have all been affected by this, we all miss him dearly every day. Jakob was my daughter's boyfriend and he was like a son to me and I loved him with all my heart. I told him days before he passed I would always be there for him and I thought this is a way of being there for him by raising money to help others in his name. He would be very proud of everyone supporting this fundraiser for Black Dog Institute and he would be feeling special being in his name. Jakob was very caring and always there for everyone he was quirky and funny. I truly hope he is at peace now but I wish he was still here :(

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Gregory Heslop

I wanted to raise money for black dog as they help so many, mental health is passionate to me as I have struggled with the black dog and I meet so many people struggling in their own ways to deal with what is life. We need to lift awareness and get help when people are in need, we also need to understand mental health, build tool kits to help us keep a healthy mind and work to understand our triggers better

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achilles bradfield

i have bipolar ii and i have been struggling with suicidal ideation for the last eight years. i’m so grateful to be granted the platform to raise money and awareness for a cause so close to my heart

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Darren McIntosh

My cousin committed suicide some 15 years ago, I've lost friends to suicide and mentalhealth and I've struggled with my own demons for some 30 odd years. I'm currently committed to painting in the name of Damo for the next 8 months. Creating abstract and original art to raise funds and awareness. I'd love to break the stigma around this debilitating disease.

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Rochelle

I am an ultramarathon runner and will be running 100 marathons in 100 days on the roads of rural NSW between April 1 and July 10, 2023. The motivation for this endeavour comes from the loss of a close friend to suicide from undiagnosed depression in 2020. In NSW, suicide has become one of the leading causes of death for men in regional areas. According to Black Dog Institute research, 65% of Australians suffering with a mental health condition never reach out for help; my aim is to encourage people to make that call for help when they need it, and to promote the services available for support and care. Running 100 marathons in 100 days will entail 4,220 kilometres on the roads around the ACT and Riverina regions, wearing through 10 pairs of running shoes, and reaching out to regional schools and community groups to start vital discussions about mental health along the way.

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PJ - Mural Nomad

My name’s PJ and I’m a full time artist, specialising in murals. Last June I left Brisbane and hit the road with my husband and dog in our self converted van. Surprisingly, I got more jobs while on the move than in the city. By the time we reached Darwin, it was obvious I have it figured out and I could continue painting murals for a living anywhere we went. Here in the NT I got contacted by a lovely nurse from the mental ward of the Darwin Royal hospital. They were wondering if I could do a low budget small mural for the white wall facing their windows, overlooking the garden families were gathering together during visiting hours.. During the site inspection I realise how much heart and hard work went into making that part of the hospital welcoming: the garden had mosaics and handmade signs, fruits & vegetable were thriving in every corner. I felt really inspired and touched, so much so I decided to paint the whole side of the building as a donation. During my time working on site many staff members would come out to let me know how my presence and the mural process was sparking unusual positive behaviour amongst the patients. They were excited about the progress and talk about it with each other, engage socially and have something to look forward to each morning. This was my moment. I instantly wished I could do more impactful work like this. I rebranded to Mural Nomad and I started supporting Black Dog Institute while publicly committing to what is a marathon in my industry. 100 colourful murals to brighten up Australia, bringing joy to anyone seeing them.. Starting a conversation about mental health and donating to mental health research to hopefully make a change, together.

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Connor - Candy Warhol's Colouring Cans

After 2 major lockdowns and a global pandemic, I think it's important more now than ever to be aware of each other's mental health and how some may be struggling more than others. I know that I feel better when I’m drawing and then I found some research that backed up why that might be. It’s proven to reduce anxiety and depression; and also send us to bed a little happier and help us sleep a little better. Maybe through my books I have combined something that thousands of us enjoy (Breweries) with something that’s really good for our heads. We can appreciate cans and the memories they spark, while unclogging our heads. The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to researching mental health for all ages and do an exceptional job at providing people with the tools to deal with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We are aligned. They’ve also been super supportive from the beginning. Everyone’s got their own ways of dealing with it, If one person benefits from my book, it’s music to my ears.

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Moments in the making

Some of the creative ways our supporters are raising funds for mental health and making their own meaningful moments.

Workout For Men's Mental Health Year 5

By Fitstop Mt Warren Park

Mullets For Mental Health Fenner Hall

By Hayden Mendoza

3 Great Runs For Dad

By Alex Heanly

Raised so far:

$21,471

Gg Event3

By Gunawan Tenan

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"Every single Community Fundraiser is inspired by the Institute's mantra: Science. Compassion. Action. But there is another word that can be added, it is LOVE.

Love is the universal inspiration connecting all of us and our stories. Fundraising for Black Dog Institute is deeply personal. Your humanity is our humanity. Long may it be so."

Peter Joseph, Chairman

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