Claire Holmes

Febfast 2026

Why I Febfast

I’m taking on Febfast to support people in crisis. Life can feel overwhelming, and having someone to listen makes all the difference. Please donate to help Lifeline be there when it matters most. nnAnyone who knows me, knows I love to have a drink, and a good time. Some people don’t know that being a big drinker can take a toll, when you say those words “I’m not drinking tonight”! The comments, the feeling of disappointing people, the social anxiety from walking into a crowded room and not having a drink in hand, makes you feel like you’re only likeable with a drink in hand! nIt’s no secret my mental health has been on a roller coaster ride for a while now, I’m not ashamed of that, in fact I hope by talking about it, I can help others know, it’s ok not to be ok and there is help out there. nThis challenge is exciting, daunting and overwhelming now I’m on board, but I plan to give it a red hot crack, for my family and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide. Let’s do this Lifeline✌🏽🙅🏼‍♀️🥂

Every 24 seconds, someone in Australia reaches out to Lifeline 
for help

That’s more than 3,000 people every single day who just need someone to listen. By skipping the sip for one month, I’m not only giving my body a break – I’m helping make sure Lifeline can be there, anytime and anywhere, for the people who need it most.
It’s a small challenge for me, but it could mean life-changing support for someone else.

Together we can ensure Lifeline can continue to be there 24/7 so that no one has to face their toughest moments alone.

MY PROGRESS

Check out my Febfast calendar to see my progress! You can choose a date to sponsor me with a One-OFF Pass. It will give me a night off my challenge while still supporting Australians in crisis.

MY IMPACT SO FAR

I've raised $451 so far - that's 11 calls answered for Lifeline's crisis support hotline.

Every $39 helps power another call, offering hope and crucial moments of connection to people in their toughest moments. Will you back me with a donation?

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Calls Answered

My Achievements

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My Updates

Week 1

Sunday 8th Feb
Week one done✔️2 weeks sober✔️
This week has been bumpy. 
Had a function and while I went sober and survived (yes I did pat myself on the back) for many reasons the lead up almost broke me. 
Thankfully I had an appointment with my new psychologist (which let’s be honest 50minutes every week or 2 is never enough, to get the thoughts in your head out and processed, but that’s a long game and I'm here for it) she reminded me to be kind to myself. 
To choose me, and whether I went or not, I wasn’t letting anyone down. 
Admittedly, I only stayed for about an hour and didn’t say goodbye to anyone, because social anxiety was high, then comes the overthinking of should I have stayed, and I’ll be perceived as being rude. 
Either way if I went or I didn’t, where my head is at mentally, it was never going to be an easy clear cut decision, and the aftermath and wait for the next psych appointment to process all the overthinking and woulda, shoulda, coulda will feel like a lifetime in my head. 
Some may call this over sharing, but I’m taking it as a chance to share some thoughts from a person who’s struggling with mental health, and hope to let people know it’s not weak to speak, if anyone has a problem with that, it’s a reflection on them, not you. 
In a world that is so uncertain, just be kind, you never know what battles are had behind the eyes of someone with a big smile ✌🏽🙅🏼‍♀️🥂


Thank you to my Sponsors

$54.12

Geo

One of my all time favourite girls

$54.12

Georgia

Love you cuz - you got this!!! So close to our hearts x

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Mum

Fantastic person you are claire. Very proud of you Xxx

$54.12

Lisa Purcell

You’re an amazing person. Good on you for doing this. 😘

$42.39

Claire Holmes

$42.39

Mel Parker

❤️❤️❤️

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Amy

Proud! 😍 Love u 🥰

$42.39

Nicola Davis

$42.39

Cass Wilson

You are such a champion, you’ll rock this !!! ❤️❤️❤️

$22.58

Steph

Cassius get in the flask 😘😘

We're here to listen.

If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed or struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact Lifeline at anytime 24 hours/7 days a week.

Lifeline Call 24/7: 13 11 14 Lifeline Text 24/7: 0477 13 11 14 Online Chat 24/7: lifeline.org.au