Why I Febfast
This February, starting today, I’m taking on the Febfast challenge for my 13th year to raise funds for Lifeline – an incredible organisation working to reduce the risk of suicide, support young people and ensure that no one faces their toughest moments alone. Lifeline offers 24/7 crisis support through phone, text, and online chat, ensuring no one faces their toughest moments alone. I always kick off the month with a thank you to my supporters over the last 12 years, so thank you for your previous donations that have helped me now raise a whopping $118,674! This year I’m committed to delivering my supporters a perfect Febfast, albeit a three week one, so I’m locking in my commitment of 21 days alcohol free! And very happy for any donations multiplied by .75 if that feels more palatable! (humour intended). By donating to my Febfast, you’ll help me stay committed to my February goals and, more importantly, provide vital support for Lifeline’s vital service. Together, we can ensure help is always available to those who need it most.
Every 24 seconds, someone in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help
Firstly, apologies for the late start – life got in the way. This February, starting today, I’m taking on the Febfast challenge for my 13th year to raise funds for Lifeline – an incredible organisation working to reduce the risk of suicide, support young people and ensure that no one faces their toughest moments alone.
Lifeline offers 24/7 crisis support through phone, text, and online chat, ensuring no one faces their toughest moments alone.
I
always kick off the month with a thank you to my supporters over the last 12
years, so thank you for your previous donations that have
helped me now raise a whopping $118,674! This year I’m committed to delivering
my supporters a perfect Febfast, albeit a three week one, so I’m locking in my
commitment of 21 days alcohol free! And very happy for any donations multiplied
by .75 if that feels more palatable! (humour intended)
By donating to my Febfast, you’ll help me stay committed to my February goals
and, more importantly, provide vital support for Lifeline’s vital service.
Together, we can ensure help is always available to those who need it most.
Thank you for your support - and don’t forget - for every donation of $100 or
more you will also receive an annual 6 issue hardcopy subscription
to our magazine Leonard.
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.
Track your Febfast
Sponsor a night off my challenge by purchasing a One-OFF Pass. For a minimum donation of $39, you’ll give me an official night off and help Lifeline answer a call from someone in crisis.
Days Complete
0 days
My Goal
28 days
MY IMPACT SO FAR
I've raised $9821 so far - that's 251 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?
251
Calls Answered
My Achievements
Donated to myself
Updated profile pic
Shared on social
Received first donation
Reached fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$527.50
Phil Ritchie
$527.50
Joanne Albrecht
$527.50
James Harper
Hi John, I've also been doing FebFast (4 weeks!) but don't fund raise so happy to support your campaign. Bring on Sunday! Best wishes, James
$422
John Ainger
Well done John on completing your thirteenth year for this worthwhile organization
$400
M Keshishian
Dear John happy to support a wonderful cause, good effort!
$323.33
Michael Nolan
Well done John - a fantastic effort!
$263.75
Anthony Adair
$263.75
Anthony Adair
$263.75
Grant Perryman
3 weeks ?
$263.75
Ian Rogers
$263.75
Will Irving
Happy 13th year John! Very impressive.
$250
Peter Zapris, Ellikon Fine Printers
Good on you John for supporting such a terrific charity, Lifeline.
$247.44
M&a
Well done as always on Febfast.
$211
Petille Von Bibra
Well done John, great cause
$211
Angela And Richard Manly
Keep up the good work John
$205.73
Angela Lee
Great cause John
$205.73
Irving Laffner
You're an inspiration to all who know you. Well done!
$205.73
Ray And Lou Foley
John - you are doing a wonderful job for those in need.
$205.73
Kirsten Albrecht
Wonderful work John.
$205.73
John Albrecht
For the 5 nights in Week 1 when I couldn’t get my head around it👍
$205.73
Antonietta Curtis
A pleasure John...
$205.73
Matthew Csidei
$200
Geoffrey Webb
$200
Barry Sher
Great work, John !
$180
Jesse Sharp Of P&b Law
The Team at P&B Law are delighted to support you once again with your month off the booze and as you raise money for a great cause. You got this John!!!
$158.25
Barry Novy
$158.25
Colin Mcwilliam
$150
Yolande Phillipson
$123.56
Tarkan Turgut
$123.56
Roger Harley
$123.56
Jeanette Fry
Good luck John , it’s a great cause ❤️
$123.56
Annemarie Godsell
Onya!
$123.56
Catherine Joan Gunn
A generous gesture to abstain in this season!
$123.56
Richard Leckey
$123.56
Chris Cullity
Brilliant effort yet again John. Keep up the good work.
$123.56
Chloe White
So impressive! Well done x
$106.12
Philip Kulpa
$106.12
Richard Gordon
$106.12
Wes Albert
Having just met you tonight and witnessing you declining a free beer so that you could remain faithful to the FebFast cause, l thought good on ya. Great work in fundraising and l admire your discipline 👏
$106.12
Suzie & John Fredersdorff
Well done John.
$106.12
Norman Rosenblatt
$103.72
Lauren & Graeme Sanford
Have a healthy 21 days John!
$100
Mark Garwood
Congratulations John on your 13th Febfast - it is keeping you looking young!
$100
Amelia Lewis
John. It's always a pleasure to see you stand behind this charity each year. You can do it Boss Man!!!
$100
Linda Biancardi
good luck
$54.12
Nicole Gleeson
Well done AGAIN!
$54.12
Beck Keeble
Congratulations on another incredible Febfast effort!!!
$54.12
Troy
Great effort JA
$50
Kate Byrdy
Great work John - your honesty about missing the first week of the month did make me laugh!
$42.39
Anonymous
$42.39
Anthony Riepsamen
Well done John.
$42.39
Joanne Albrecht
For my husband, for a night off.
$39
Blanka Nemeth
Congratulations on completing your 13th Febfast!
$39
M Keshishian
Dear John glad to support this wonderful cause, great effort!
$27.81
A good cause. Well done on your continued commitment. I enjoy reading the issues of Leonard.