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Peter Holford
1  year  Mo Bro
platinum club

$2,070

Target: $1,500
raised $2,070 since 2025
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

Almost 2 years ago now, my son Harry committed suicide. He was 25 years old, and a young NSW Police Officer. Harry was vibrant and engaging, leaving impressions with those he met. He also wanted to help his community and correct the injustices of our world.
Harry’s death has impacted all those he left behind whom he knew and loved. Each of us shared his joy and he is missed in a myriad of ways.
As Harrys Dad and best mate his suicide was shocking and unleashed a tidal wave of emotion for which I could never prepare for. I cannot describe the deep painful feelings I experienced since learning my son had ended his life. The passing of time has eased the intensity of the pain, however the aching sadness remains. I’ve asked lots of questions since Harry’s death. Trying to search for answers, uncover some details that may help explain ‘why’? I’ve turned myself inside out in search of why Harry suicided. The sad truth is there are no answers. I thought I knew Harry better than most. We shared it all, I thought. We laughed, argued, and cried together, sorting out life’s problems as they presented. I wanted Harry to know I had his back, whatever life threw his way. I had no idea that Harry was mentally unwell, nor did he show any signs or behaviour to raise concerns that he was at risk of suicide.
What scares me is that despite all the positives in Harry’s life, he experienced the ‘perfect storm’ of negative feelings and emotions culminating in a tragic and irreversible mistake that impacted everyone in Harry’s life forever.
My hope is that we can stop suicide and improve the mental health of men suffering a mental health issue or condition. Let’s try and prevent suicide, so that no more young men like Harry die without the opportunity of experiencing all life has to offer.
Harry is my ‘why’. He is my motivation and the reason that I’ll be Moving forward, running preferably, clocking up the K’s on roads, trails, races and events in honour of Harry’s memory.
So, I'm raising funds and awareness for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help to stop men dying too young.

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How I'm
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132 of 114 kilometres
running
132 kilometres
I'm moving 114km this month for the 114 men aged between 25 to 34 years old that we lost in NSW 2023.
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1 Week(s) Ago
I ran 12 km01:29:00

Ridgy Didge Trail run for Haz.

1 Week(s) Ago
I ran 12 km01:29:00

Ridgy Didge Trail run for Haz.

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:48:00

Almost there, last week now!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:48:00

Almost there, last week now!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:39:00

Parkrun for Haz in the rain today.

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:39:00

Parkrun for Haz in the rain today.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Massah Kamara
$150

Good work, Peter! Harry would be so proud of you.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Massah Kamara
$150

Good work, Peter! Harry would be so proud of you.

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Donation from:
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$91
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$101
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Donation from:
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2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:46:00

Practice for next week's final run!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:46:00

Practice for next week's final run!

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lachlan Mitchell
$35

Hi Peter, your message of moving forward with your grief and carrying the love we still feel, is a perfect message.
I recently heard someone say that love never dies, it remains alive in the hearts of those we love, which is true for me. I feel my parents love each time I thank Dad for showing me how to fix an engine.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lachlan Mitchell
$35

Hi Peter, your message of moving forward with your grief and carrying the love we still feel, is a perfect message.
I recently heard someone say that love never dies, it remains alive in the hearts of those we love, which is true for me. I feel my parents love each time I thank Dad for showing me how to fix an engine.

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:42:00

Doin it for Haz today!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:42:00

Doin it for Haz today!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:50:00

Doin it for Haz, and those we've lost!

2 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:50:00

Doin it for Haz, and those we've lost!

3 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$202
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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$202
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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$20
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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$20
3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6.5 km00:46:00

Back out logging ks for suicide prevention!

3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6.5 km00:46:00

Back out logging ks for suicide prevention!

3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 12 km01:24:00

Long run in honour of 12 men lost to suicide!

3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 12 km01:24:00

Long run in honour of 12 men lost to suicide!

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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$40
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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$40
3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7.5 km00:51:00

Tough interval session, my bit for our men!

3 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7.5 km00:51:00

Tough interval session, my bit for our men!

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:29:00

Parkrun in honour of all men who struggle.

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:33:00

Recovery run after squat session

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:29:00

Parkrun in honour of all men who struggle.

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:33:00

Recovery run after squat session

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$50
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$50
4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 12 km01:27:00

Longest run, in memory of our men.

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:35:00

Nice steady run, zone 2

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$40
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Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$10
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$101
4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:52:00

Tough interval session

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$200
5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Darrin Heath
$35

Great way to support others mate

5 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:44:00

6 more ks in honour of our young men we've lost

5 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:37:00

Another 6k done in honour of those young men we've

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gina Jessett
$35

What a way to honour your boy. X

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sal Coady
$65

Love you mate.

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$50
5 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10 km01:14:00

Long run today, thinking out those we've lost.

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$50
5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$50
5 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:45:00

A big day today running my first 6k for Haz,

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$20
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