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Ride4Ben: A Mental Health Challenge

By Steven Moore Join Me

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A ride for Ben, is a cycling challenge I have set myself to complete, over 200km of cycling in 1 day. 
Ben was a company man, he loved his place of work. Ben was constantly recognised by his team members, management and of course the George Town Woolworths Customers.
Unfortunately Ben ended his life, but his spirit will live on, Ben was  1 of the main faces you would get served by everyday. He was polite, respectful and a true gentleman. 
I knew Ben was struggling with Mental Health, most of us knew about this, we all supported him, we all were there for him. 

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Thursday 12th September 06:00 - 18:00

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What is Ride4Ben: A Mental Health Challenge

Saturday 16th Mar
What is this?: A ride for Ben, is a cycling challenge I have set myself to complete, over 200km of cycling in 1 day. 
Ben was a company man, he loved his place of work. Ben was constantly recognised by his team members, management and of course the George Town Woolworths Customers.
Unfortunately Ben ended his life, but his spirit will live on, Ben was  1 of the main faces you would get served by everyday. He was polite, respectful and a true gentleman. 
I knew Ben was struggling with Mental Health, most of us knew about this, we all supported him, we all were there for him. 
I saw Ben the night before shopping at our store, he was buying a meal for himself. He walked past me and we just had a general conversation and we were even laughing about one of our conversations. Unfortunately the next morning Ben was no longer with us, when I was speaking to him that night, I saw no signs that something was going to happen. A true gentleman gone, saw nothing but the best in others, he would always ask how you were going, he was a big advocate of mental health himself.
I don't understand how much pain and hurt he was going through, I never will.
So I thought I'd challenge myself and raise awareness for Mental health at the same time.
I am casual cyclist averaging about just over 30kms per ride, with the longest ride of 86km. 

So here I am pledging to ride 200km in one day, a massive mental challenge and massive raise of awareness for RU okay?. 
As Ben was a company man for our Woolworths Store, I decided to do a ride to other Woolworths stores. Details will be below

 Date: September 12th 2024 @ 6:00am 

Location: 
6am start @ Woolworths George riding to Woolworths Scottsdale (77km) 

Woolworths Scottsdale riding to Woolworths Mowbray (71km) 

Woolworths Mowbray riding to Woolworths Launceston (5km) 

Woolworths Launceston riding to Woolworths Legana (14km)

Woolworths Legana riding to Woolworths George Town (50km)


I'm truly excited to do this mental health challenge by raising awareness, RU okay? Stands for all this values.

This is for you Ben! 
May your spirit live on

Thank you to my Sponsors

$500

Generation Life

All the best for the challenge ahead and thanks for raising awareness for such a worthwhile cause!

$300

R4b Team

You are doing an amazing job. Should be so proud. We are all standing beside you 👌

$210

Phil Ogden

Great effort, great cause, Jaime.

$200

R4b Fundraising Team .

Proud of you 👌

$108

Barbara Nippers

What a truely amazing and awesome thing you are doing Steve! Mental health affects so many people. I first met Ben when we moved to GT 4 years ago when he served me in Woolies. I remember thinking to myself, what a lovely guy x If everyone is as nice as this guy then we have definitely made the right decision moving to this beautiful town. He touched so many hearts ♥️

$105.51

Luke Chapman

$105.50

Damon & Kylie

To bring more awareness to mental health is a wonderful thing u are doing Steven. Ben was a true gentleman, and had an impact on all who crossed his path. I’m sure he’ll be riding with u, and giving u the strength and courage to Ride4Ben.

$105.50

Kathy Kirk

$105.50

Heath Tobin

$105.50

Sarah Peters

All the best stevie on ur R4B what a great way to raise awareness an support a good cause Ben was such a great guy much loved by all Let's never forget how much joy he brought us all xx

$105.50

Coogan Families

A wonderful challenge in memory of Ben and all those suffering with mental health. Ben was truly a wonderful young man who will be missed by many 💖 well done Steven 🙏

$105.50

R4b Team

You are doing an amazing job. Should be so proud. We are all standing beside you 👌

$105.50

Christine Parsons

Well done Steven.

$100

Christine Thomson

$100

Jaime, Marc And Oliver Nicklason

💓

$100

Kelly Williams

$52.75

Dayle Clark

$52.75

Talyssa Bruce

$52.75

Katrina

What a great cause steve, R4B and bringing awareness to Menta Health. I wish you all the best with this challenge and may Ben be with you all the way. Ben was the most amaxing guy , who loved being acknowledged for his efforts, I know he would totally love this ♡

$52.75

Tracie

$52.75

Lynne Smith

$52.75

Nannette Rose

What a fabulous idea, I love it Thank you! This melts my heart

$52.75

Bec Everett

Ben was my childhood best friend that I grew up with and we did everything together growing up. He was such an amazing person and I will have all our amazing memories forever 💕.. Steve what you are doing is such a beautiful thing and Ben would be very proud 💙

$52.75

Kathy Shanley

This is a great cause in honour of a great man. Ben was one of life’s true gentlemen and he will be missed. Hope it’s a great day for the ride Steve

$52.75

Katie Williams

$52.75

Kylie Jane Fawdry

$52.75

David Verlander

A great cause

$52.75

Annette Jones

$52.75

Shanlee Mccarthy

$51

Jarryd Holmes

I admire the positive awareness this is creating around mental health and thank you for your contribution Jamie and Steve.

$50

Frances And Sean

Ben was an awesome person and he’ll be greatly missed. What a great cause Steve! Raising funds for mental health while embarking on a fitness challenge is a great combo❤️

$50

Tamieka Monson

I wish you well Steve, a lovely thing to do and raise money and awareness in memory of one of your/ our team mates. Your efforts will support others. Best wishes from Tamieka @ Scottsdale Wollies .. see you at the first stop 🥰

$50

Izaak Holz

$31

Hannah Triffett

$26.38

Battat Tatnell

Good luck

$26.38

Tom Ervin

A noble and heroic effort from you Steve. 🚲 Hat's off to you mate, you are a true legend and an inspiration! Ben will be dearly missed throughout our entire community💙

$26.38

Anita Post

$26.38

Karen Lee

Great cause, well done Steven. I remember Ben well, he was such a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace.🙏💙

$26.38

Joanne

A beautiful thing you’re doing in memory of Ben

$26.38

Pauline Mackinnon

From a Scottsdale Woolies team member. Mental health awareness is so important - a lovely thing that you are doing!

$26.38

Jenni Moore

$25

Spooks Williams

You are a champion man, I didn’t know Ben personally but I remember being served by Ben and he was one of the Kind human beings I have met. Good luck in your ride! I’ll cheer you on if I see you or from home

$25

Carleen Richardson

Thank you Ben.

$10.55

Renee Burr