Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie

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Target: $5,000
Amount raised last year: $4,210
Our Motivation

This year, Baker McKenzie is back for its 18th year of raising funds and awareness for Movember. Advancements in mental health have come a long way, but social stigmas still exist when it comes to issues like depression causing sufferers to grow increasingly isolated, and this intense feeling of being alone makes them feel as if they will never truly be understood. In high performance professional cultures, the perception that poor mental health could be seen as "weakness" is also something that many still struggle with on daily basis. Movember is an opportunity for us to change that narrative.

We derive sustenance from the presence of others, the sense that we're being heard, and ultimately the support of the community that surrounds us. Movember not only fosters those sort of environments, which everyone deserves to be a part of, but also funds vital research, community groups and initiatives in men's health. Every single dollar counts and we greatly appreciate your support.

We all have our reasons for participating, but a big part of the driver for our team leader DJ, is the passing of his best mate Jase Cronshaw (Coach) 3 and a half years ago from unexplained causes at the young age of 49.

Coach was a passionate advocate for mental health - both raising awareness of the issues and the opportunities for discussions and support, as well as using movement as a critical tool in managing his own and others' mental health. He was a Movember participant for well over a decade and one of the original founding run club leaders of [mo]re than a Run which has gone on to stellar success in the international Movember landscape.

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Previous year's posts
21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 19.01 km02:31:44

Previous year's activities
21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 19.01 km02:31:44

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 7.76 km01:25:45

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 7.76 km01:25:45

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.46 km00:30:09

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.46 km00:30:09

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.64 km00:57:43

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.64 km00:57:43

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.05 km01:00:51

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.05 km01:00:51

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 4.07 km00:30:13

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 4.07 km00:30:13

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 14.33 km02:28:41

21 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 14.33 km02:28:41

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.47 km00:29:21

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.47 km00:29:21

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:54:02

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:54:02

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:48:49

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:48:49

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I rowed 8.84 km00:48:21

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I rowed 8.84 km00:48:21

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:19:02

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 8.84 km00:19:02

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 4.58 km00:56:35

23 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 4.58 km00:56:35

24 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.65 km00:53:23

24 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 5.65 km00:53:23

24 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 9.84 km00:48:58

24 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 9.84 km00:48:58

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 6.9 km00:37:27

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 6.9 km00:37:27

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 10.91 km01:24:55

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 10.91 km01:24:55

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 21.37 km03:19:17

25 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 21.37 km03:19:17

26 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 1.79 km00:10:01

26 Week(s) Ago
David Jones: I ran 1.79 km00:10:01

26 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jacqui McStay
$65

Looking sharp David and Jed. Keep up the great work!!

Cheers, Jacqui

Previous year's donations
26 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jacqui McStay
$65

Looking sharp David and Jed. Keep up the great work!!

Cheers, Jacqui

27 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Emily Peverill
$65

Well done DJ and Jed for leading the charge on behalf of BM! A fabulous cause

27 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Dora Stilianos
$65

Go team BAKERS!!

71 Week(s) Ago
Jed Lehmann: I ran 16 km01:15:29

128 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
ivangonsalves@gmail.com
$100
180 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Julia Condon
$60
180 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jennifer Dobbins
$60
183 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Dora Stilianos
$50

You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all you do!

184 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Michal Vesely
$50

Thank you, DJ and Jase what you have done for our health!

184 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Christopher McHenry
$30
186 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Edward Hang
$100
186 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Jones
$200

The programs and awareness that Movember fund throughout our community don't just save lives, they immeasurably improve the lives of hundreds of people and communities that benefit from those saved lives and the contributions of those individuals back to society. Communities like V&B Athletic are critical to the fabric of that society and an environment in which people can say "I'm not OK" and be heard and accepted, or can simply come along and leave their worries at the door for a while, knowing that they will be supported by those around them in simply moving.

232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Joyce Wan
$30
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James T
$30

Awesome run for a great cause !!!

232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Liz Hebditch
$50
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Edward Hang
$50
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Craig Milloy
$50
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Chris Whitmore
$50

In lieu of actually pounding the pavement with you jokers

232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kristina Bojan
$20
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$50
232 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alicia Ayton
$30
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