Author Topic: Riders Against Depression (Read 57491 times)

supersenior 50 · « **on:** March 12, 2014, 11:43:12 am »

I was inspired by Stephen Relf (Relfi) to start this thread, and before going further I ask that you read the following topics:-
GENERAL DISCUSSION " Not VMX but of interest (men's depression)"
VINDURO "Aussie 4 Day Starters"
"2014 Masters Games"
After much discussion with Stephen and others I have set in motion a project to raise money and awareness of this major problem in our society. The initial focus is on Stephen Relf, now joined by Nathan Senior, to use their entry into the 4 Day as a platform to achieve this through sponsorship and fundraising. Secondly, the PanPacifi Masters Vinduro/Enduro will be a signature event as a fundraiser for this cause.
Support can be given on an individual basis, or as a club based project. Already Heaven and the Gold Coast Motorcycle Enthusiasts Club have indicated interest.
This is all above board and official. We are registered with Beyond Blue as an approved fund raiser, have set up an account with Everyday Hero, and have approval from the Masters organisers.
Rather than write a book here, if you read the topics mentioned above and check out the Beyond Blue and Everyday Hero sites it should be clear. Any queries can be directed to [email protected]
www.beyondblue.org.au/ www.everydayhero.com.au/riders-against-depression
Updates as we go along.

Graeme M · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2014, 09:22:02 pm »

A great initiative Col, I've set this one to sticky so it'll stay up top.

SlideRulz · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:51:13 pm »

Well done Col, you do a lot for our sport and this is another good cause.

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2014, 11:01:06 pm »

Hi ,
If you send me your email i'll send you a poster which you could send on to your contacts, and maybe print a few for bike shops etc.
Thanks,
Colin

pinned · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2014, 04:36:24 am »

Great work Col this is a very serious and common problem in our fast paced high pressure society.

Tim754 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2014, 06:39:04 pm »

Colin Please email me the poster at my email listed on here, will get some about for the cause. Cheers Tim754 .
Stuff the black dog in a tucker bag and throw it in a billabong.

Graeme M · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2014, 08:31:31 pm »

Download the poster here:

http://forum.ozvmx.com/Images/blue-poster.pdf

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2014, 12:33:02 pm »

Pleased to report the Gold Coast Motorcycle Enthusiasts Club is supporting this cause with fundraising.

Nathan S · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2014, 10:30:47 am »

Four Day website is up and running:
http://a4de.com.au/

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2014, 11:05:51 am »

Donations please to www.everydayhero.com.au/riders-against-depression

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2014, 12:55:17 pm »

Bucket collections at the Gloucester Grass Track (Heaven), Queensland Classic/Post Classic MX Championship (Brisbane MCC),
and Classic Dirt 10 (VMX Magazine/Sunshine MCC) a little over $460 has been raised. The early generous donations by a few individuals makes a total of just over $1000.
Personally I think this is a very poor responce to a campaign supporting the very many family, friends and aquaintences most of us know of suffering from this condition.
I know times are tight, but if we can afford to indulge in this great sport of ours surely we can tip in a little to help our mates.
A $100 donation equates to 5 packs of cigarettes, a cheap meal out for 4, a tank of fuel etc etc

Matador107 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2014, 12:01:02 pm »

Well it"s the end of the financial year so how about a liitle donation, go and bend your bosses arm and tell him what a good bloke he is, it all helps.
MARTIN

Nathan S · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:26:52 am »

Facebook group is up:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/464909040311509/

Rookie#1 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2014, 07:16:43 pm »

I will see if a few clubs I'm involved with are keen to donate to such a worthy cause

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2014, 11:20:18 am »

Thanks for something positive and constructive. Go for it.
Pehaps you could repeat this on the Evo thread as I doubt the cyber heroes even look at this one.

Matador107 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2014, 06:33:28 pm »

I see that the Aust 4 day Enduro is only a month away. Just checked the fund raising site and it needs a healthy kick of donations to meet the nominated riders target of $15 K.

At the moment there's only $1400 in there, a very poor response in my books,come on support your mates.

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:31:32 am »

Thanks for the prompt. The fundraicsng effort will go through to the Masters Games in November, but you are right its rather poor.

Nathan S · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:57:26 am »

Rider list is up (thanks Alison!):
http://a4de.com.au/riderlist.pdf

Digga · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2014, 11:50:57 am »

What a sad, sad day it is & such a loss to everyone of such a gifted person. Hard to imagine the constant pressure & internal stresses on his day to day life that he would force him take his own life. Sadly missed & reinforces the importance of mens depression

http://www.9news.com.au/world/2014/08/12/09/00/robin-williams-reportedly-found-dead

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2014, 09:52:02 pm »

$355.00 collected at the Port Augusta Classic Nationals :-)

Nathan S · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2014, 07:35:17 am »

Fantastic!

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2014, 01:22:17 pm »

Gold Coast Motorcycle Enthusiasts Club has donated $500

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:46:06 am »

Brisbane MCC is holding a charity day for "beyond blue" Sunday 26 Oct as a practice day at Harrisville. All Pre 90 bikes welcome.

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:39:48 pm »

Be there or be square Sunday Harrisville

mainline · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:03:01 pm »

Looking forward it, i'm pretty sure Barsby will be there too, spreading parts around the track.

PEZBerq · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:13:24 am »

Is Harrisville practice open to other club members?

YZ250H · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2014, 10:36:10 am »

Quote from: mainline on October 22, 2014, 10:03:01 pm

Looking forward it, i'm pretty sure Barsby will be there too, spreading parts around the track.

Not sure I will be there yet. I'm running out of bikes, they keep breaking faster than I can fix them

Nathan S · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2014, 10:43:08 am »

"They keep breaking" or "you keep breaking them"?

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2014, 01:26:32 pm »

Yes open to other clubs. Rec. Licences available at sighn on if required

147 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2014, 01:08:48 pm »

Thanks to everyone who showed up to yesterdays charity practice day at Harrisville,despite the extreme heat and dust we had over 50 riders and managed to raise $2500 for Beyond Blue Riders against depression,so well done everybody and thankyou all for your generousity,special thanks to Greg Mitchell who not only provided us with an excellent track,also organized the feeding of everyone, Pro Honda,Burt Kingston and other individuals who donated items for raffle.
Next event,presentation night 14th Nov LIONS@springwood booking details on the BMCC website http://brismcc.ning.com/

Shane W · « **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2014, 01:37:36 pm »

Was a great day and a fantastic track. Something in that track for all classes!!

Shane

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:10:42 pm »

Yep, 52 riders and $2500+ for Beyond Blue and a great day had by all.
Next fundraiser PanPac Vinduro this weekend.

Lewis · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:34:04 am »

Slowly the pot is getting fuller. Great effort by those contributing.Big thumbs down for the fence sitters.

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 25, 2014, 09:53:19 am »

Brisbane MCC charity day raised $2350, Gold Coast MC Enthusiasts Club donated $150 at BMCC charity day, $490 raised at PanPac Masters Vinduro

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 06, 2015, 11:53:29 pm »

More farmer suicides in Qld due to drought, hard hit families in the fires, time to dig deep depression is a major issue. We riders are very fortunate and should do whatever we can

jackiemac · « **Reply #35 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:41:42 pm »

You can also go to the site below, and help by buying bails of hay, which is desperately needed, and would help the farmers out immensely!! please check it out!
http://www.buyabale.com.au

Keep Smiling

Jackie Mac

relfy · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:52:13 pm »

BUYBALE what fantastic group of people doing amazing things, in my opinion true Aussie spirit. Relfy

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:04:07 am »

The Queensland Classic/Post Classic Championship is a fundraiser for "Riders Against Depression"

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 10, 2015, 07:04:49 pm »

I'm pleased to advise The Mountain Man 40 Year Anniversary has come on board as a fundraiser, to be held at Echo Valley Toowoomba early November.

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:47:03 pm »

Mountain Man raised $5000 for Riders Against Depression

relfy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 27, 2016, 08:13:50 pm »

Col , that is Crazy !!!!!!! well done that's an amazing effort. Best regards Stephen

Graham · « **Reply #41 on:** March 27, 2016, 08:18:57 pm »

Very impressive well done

supersenior 50 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 22, 2020, 06:20:18 pm »

With the bushfire aftermath, still drought in some areas and of course the ongoing Corona Virus creating much financial hardship it is timely to resurrect "Riders Against Depression" We raised just over $11.000.00 last time and aim for $50,000.00 this time. As soon as it's set up we'll advise how to fundraise. Any clubs or organisers who can come on board please contact [email protected]