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Ryan Abramowitz
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Target: $1,044
raised $10,989 since 2016
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

In honour of my dad's memory and legacy (who tragically died by suicide in 2016), this Movember will be the sixth I participate in - to raise awareness for men's mental health. One man dies from suicide every minute. Please help me reach my goal of $1044, which is 18 (Chai, the Jewish number signifying life) x 58 (the amount of years too young he passed). I hope the funds raised will save the lives of others from experiencing the same fate.

Sadly my dad’s story is part of a larger and all too common anthem. According to Lifeline deaths by suicide in Australia occur among males at a rate three times greater than that for females. The World Health Organization states that 800,000 die by suicide a year, and this number is tragically climbing. In Australia, there are 8 deaths by suicide a day, and for every death it is estimated there are as many as 30 attempts. Every statistic represents not only a life, but an entire community who has suffered and mourned their loss. Holding this tenderly and with a measured maturity, we need to bring these stories into a more common dialogue and awareness.

With approximately 65,300 attempts in Australia each year, it’s a heart wrenching manifestation of a larger mental health epidemic we experience in this contemporary moment. I wrote a longer form piece reflection on my fathers death by design here: https://medium.com/@ryanabro/the-battlefield-in-the-mind-an-invisible-enemy-88002eac3cc

Depression doesn’t discriminate. It has taken too many victims from this world and I would like to take this opportunity to insist how important it is that people fighting this invisible enemy get help. If they are unable to do so themselves, to call upon others who can facilitate the access to the right help. My dad was quiet and didn’t make a loud noise about things. I wish he had.

My dad, for a chapter of his life wore a moustache. In doing so myself, in some way it makes me feel closer to him.

Every life is sacred and worth fighting for.

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Paul Lawton
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Well done darling xx

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Well done darling xx

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Shalom Ryan, peace and love to you and your family, and in honour of your father who would be proud of your efforts & commitment to this great cause.

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Shalom Ryan, peace and love to you and your family, and in honour of your father who would be proud of your efforts & commitment to this great cause.

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You’re a mensch, Ryan. Thank you for fighting the good fight. X

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You’re a mensch, Ryan. Thank you for fighting the good fight. X

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In memory of your dad and in honour of your tireless work.
Sending love
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In memory of your dad and in honour of your tireless work.
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From you new friends at Club Broadway x

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From you new friends at Club Broadway x

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Cristina Aquino
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Dear Ryan,

I met your sister Gina at a Jewish festival and I was incredibly touched by your book "Elegy for an Elephant" and your story. Thank you for sharing your story and for doing all that you're doing to heal and impact everyone around you.

I remain really inspired to share my own story through writing and being able to publish for the world one day too.

Thank you for all that you're doing to inform and gently hold people and children who have suffered loss in their lives through suicide.

I hope to be able to meet you one day and reconnect with Gina again soon.

Blessings to you.

With love,
Cristina

7 Week(s) Ago
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Cristina Aquino
$65

Dear Ryan,

I met your sister Gina at a Jewish festival and I was incredibly touched by your book "Elegy for an Elephant" and your story. Thank you for sharing your story and for doing all that you're doing to heal and impact everyone around you.

I remain really inspired to share my own story through writing and being able to publish for the world one day too.

Thank you for all that you're doing to inform and gently hold people and children who have suffered loss in their lives through suicide.

I hope to be able to meet you one day and reconnect with Gina again soon.

Blessings to you.

With love,
Cristina

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monique Goodman
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A great charity for mental health
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A great charity for mental health
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8 Week(s) Ago
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Cayley Segal
$45

love you Ry. So proud. For Joel ❤️

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Cayley Segal
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love you Ry. So proud. For Joel ❤️

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Jon Petersen
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Your resilience and dedication should be emulated more, my friend. Hope this little bit helps you reach your goal.

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Jon Petersen
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Your resilience and dedication should be emulated more, my friend. Hope this little bit helps you reach your goal.

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Love you Ryan x

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Righteous PR
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Love you Ryan x

8 Week(s) Ago
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Jackie Oneil
$65

Well done gorgeous man! I’m so proud of you for bringing awareness and raising money for an incredible cause.

8 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jackie Oneil
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Well done gorgeous man! I’m so proud of you for bringing awareness and raising money for an incredible cause.

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