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Ride4Ben: A Mental Health Challenge

By Steven Moore Join Me

I'm fundraising for a great cause!

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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Event Information

Thursday 12th September 06:00 - 18:00

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MyRide shock!!!

Friday 16th Aug
Something Unbelievable happened yesterday! On Tuesday I went into Myride to make a very difficult decision to cancel my layby as it was getting a bit financially hard to pay it off in time, they were more than happy to process the refund, however they went above and beyond to help me out, and didn't want me to cancel it as they knew how much I love this bike and they wanted me to have it for my big ride in September, and came up with a solution which has allowed me to have the bike now and make continual payments until fully paid. Ben and the MyRide team at Launceston also donated $500 to the RUOk fundraiser! As I grabbed out the bike today out of the shed, I am still in shock. This whole journey just trying to raise awareness and prevention of suicide. powering up the conversation for men to open up and speak up. I never expect anything in return, as it's not about me and never will make it about me, but to say I'm truly overwhelmed is an understatement. Please please please go to Myride Launceston and meet the team, they are truly great people, I can vouch on that, as I am usually in that store Once a week minimum.

Rob Fairs MP, House of Assembly

Thursday 20th Jun
@strixxycycling

Rob Fairs MP in House of Assembly tonight. I reached out a couple weeks ago, and tonight he went above and beyond, to what I was even thinking! Absolute Legend! Honestly can't thank you enough bringing Ride4Ben: A Mental Health Challenge to the whole of Tasmania through live stream! Thank you for your support and being a part of the "We Together" are stronger together community Don't forget you can donate via https://join.ruok.org.au/fundraisers/R4BAMHC/ride4ben--a-mental-health-challenge #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #cycling #foryoupage #foryou #RUOk #Tasmania #australia🇦🇺 #cause

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Wednesday 24th Apr
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Community Ride Tee

Wednesday 24th Apr

Amazing work!!! By all of you!!

Wednesday 24th Apr
@strixxycycling

we can make the change!! #woolworths #wetogether #checkonyourfriends #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #cycling #riding #ruok #help #foryoupage #foryou #share #helpme #cause #cycle

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Wednesday 24th Apr
@strixxycycling

link in comments!! #share #foryou #foryoupage #help #ruok #riding #cycling #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #checkonyourfriends #wetogether @Australia @Woolworths_au

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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

$7.42k

Ride4ben

R4B donations

$3.51k

R4b Raffle

$3.29k

Steven Moore

Part 1 of R4B Raffle Tickets

$3.02k

Shop, Distributive And Allied Employees Association (tasmanian Branch)

$1.66k

Ar4b Fundrasing .

$1.24k

R4b Raffle

Tickets

$960

The Missing Pieces Fundraising Dinner

$560

Aneak Knight

$500

Generation Life

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

$500

Myride Launceston

$330

Aneak Knight

Smashing it 👌🎗

$300

Aneak Knight

$300

Aneak Knight

R4B tshirts 👌

$300

R4b Team

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

$263.75

Brian Bowring

Fantastic effort . You have done far more than raise money for the Cause. A true community leader!

$263.75

Ann

$250

R4b Fundraising Team

$250

Anonymous

Congratulations - such an awesome effort.

$210

Phil Ogden

Great effort, great cause, Jaime.

$200

R4b Fundraising Team .

$200

R4b Fundraising Team .

$200

R4b Fundraising Team .

$200

R4b Fundraising Team .

Proud of you 👌

$180

R4b Fundraising Team .

$150

Berlingeri Family

Legend!

$116.05

L & O

$108

Renata Cardoso Baliza

$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

Dominic Barber

$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

Don Smith

Thanks Jaime

$105.50

Ann Woodhall

I hope your ride goes well. I really admire you for doing this to raise awareness of mental health. Ben was a lovely fellow. Thank you for honouring him with this challenge you have set yourself.

$105.50

Fiona And Wayne Russell

$105.50

R4b Team

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

$105.50

Chantelle Jordan

$105.50

Ashley Mundy

$105.50

Row Richardson

I am so forever proud of you, and everything you’re achieving for this great cause and such a great man. A smile that will never be forgotten, a man who will never truly be gone. RIP Ben 🫶

$105.50

Libby Clark

Thinking of you Jaime and wish you and your family a happy and safe ride.

$105.50

Christine Parsons

Well done Steven.

$100

Christine Thomson

$100

Jaime, Marc And Oliver Nicklason

💓

$100

Lewis And Tayla

Keep up the good work big fella doing a great job, keep pushing yourself every day from Tayla myself and the kids

$100

Kelly Williams

$100

Aneak Knight

$55.48

Lisa Larsen

$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

Craig Franks

$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

Helen

Good luck with your ride and fundraising.

$52.75

Ash

You absolute legend mate. Keep those sore legs spinning!

$52.75

Kylie Jane Fawdry

$52.75

David Payne

Well done Steve. Not many of is have not been touched by this health issue. Champion.

$52.75

David Verlander

A great cause

$52.75

Annette Jones

$52.75

Shanlee Mccarthy

$51.95

Alison Mackay

$51

Jarryd Holmes

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

$51

Bronwyn Laurence

$50

Nikki Laughren

Ben was always ready with a smile. Such a worthy cause!

$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

$50

Peter & Barbara Hadley

$50

Ron & Heather Knight

$35

R4b

Ride 4 Ben Raffle Tickets

$34.69

Steven Moore

$31

Hannah Triffett

$26.43

Shannon Payne

Proud of you x

$26.38

Jo Hardstaff

Ben was the friend I looked for in Woolies every time I went into the store

$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

Jasmine Nelson

$26.38

Lee, Bella And Holly

Thank you. He was an awesome person. Sadly missed

$26.38

Jenni Moore

$26

The Devil Herself

So proud of you mate and I know Ben would be as well It's time we stop putting so much pressure on men to be strong.

$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

Zoey Heather

$25

Nathan Doll

Ben was such an amazing dude in school. Just wish I got to know adult Ben.

$25

Carleen Richardson

Thank you Ben.

$21.10

Linda Lee

$10.80

Keegan Jacobs

This is truly one of the most inspiring and incredible things anyone has done. I admire and look up to you Steve! You’ve not only made Ben proud but also your team at woolies, your community and all of us who suffer with the black dog. You truly are someone I look up to. Good luck, we’ve got your back!!

$10.55

Elaine Chua

$10.55

Renee Burr

$5.28

Debbie Hancock

Im a suicide suviour so this is close to my heart. And an old George Town resident. Ben was an awesome guy and a breath of fresh air on my woolies visits. May he be at peace. Awesome thing you are doing. Thank you for all of us that do it tough every day.