A RIDE FOR CHANGE (TTWOMH3)

By James Alexander Join Me

I'M FUNDRAISING TO TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF MENTAL HEALTH

My name is James Alexander,

On 4th December 2019 I was in my darkest place and felt completely lost, alone and misunderstood, I had never materialistically had so much but I was miserable had no idea how to break away from that. I was overwhelmed by depression and suicidal thoughts and unfortunately I attempted to take my own life at West Beach, South Australia.

I was lucky enough to have been unsuccessful and gain an immense amount of perspective while I got myself together, crying my eyes out and driving home to face the music having to make some really hard/life changing decisions.

I will be doing my part to help take the weight off mental health Β on 27th Β MARCH 2023Β  I will be cycling from Adelaide to Melbourne which will take 7 days (160km per day, 1051km) for RUOK?Β 

I have also been honoured with the role of Community Ambassador with RUOK?which includes carrying their name, mission statement and even public speaking events to connect my story my why to so many people in brands, organisations and teams with the RUOK? ways of seeking help but also supporting someone you know/love who is going through a tough time.

BIG LOVE,

JAMES ALEXANDER

My Achievements

My Updates

Event Sponsor - GIANT BIKES AUSTRALIA

Tuesday 31st Jan
The great people at Giant bikes have teamed up with Giant Bikes Glenelg to fit out my Giant Defy Advance 1 with all the required equipment to make this ride to Melbourne not only as comfy as possible but also, safer and convenient.Β 

Event Sponsor - Porsche Adelaide City Centre

Friday 27th Jan
Porsche have very generously donated a Porcshe GTS Macan as a silent auction item, the winner will have the car for the weekend! Pickup saturday return Monday, unreal opportunity to drive this incredible machine!

Athlete Sponsor - Plunge Recover

Friday 27th Jan
Plunge (Brighton) have kindly given me access to their first class facilities to aid my bodies recovery leading up to this big journey on the road to melbourne!

THANK YOU

Event Sponsor - STRONG/&Recover

Friday 27th Jan
STRONG/&Recover have kindly donated access to their facilities for a lucky raffle prize winner and 'A Night For Change' and we are so grateful for their support!

Event Sponsor - Shape Shifter Brewing

Friday 27th Jan
Shape Shifter have very generously donated stock for the fundraising event 11/3/23 'A Night For Change' along with some merch, very grateful for this love!

Event Sponsor - LITTLE BANG BREWING

Friday 27th Jan
Little Bang have come on board with donations for the 'A Night for Change' Fundraiser and to say im grateful would be a tremendous understatement!

Event/Athlete Sponsor - ORTC

Friday 27th Jan
ORTC have backed me in on the ride and kitted me out for the times ill be off the bike through my 7 day journey through SA-VIC but they've gone one further and donated 3 vouchers for 'A Night For Change event 11/3/23'

THANKYOU TEAM ORTC

Athlete Sponsors - Knobby

Friday 27th Jan
Knobby have donated unreal undies and socks to make the journey a lil more comfortable and recovery ice baths a lil more stylish (IYKYK). Blessed to have this amazing company in my corner

Major Sponsor (GOLD) - TYREPOWER

Friday 27th Jan
Tyrepower have come onboard as a Major Sponsor of 'A Ride For Change' looking after the support car with tyres, alignment and a mechanical once over along with other great fundraising opportunities across ride through locations on the big ride!

Very Grateful

Gooch Goo - sponsors

Sunday 8th Jan
Gooch Goo have jumped onboard with product support, sending through a few products that will help take the bite out of the saddle over the 7 days of riding!

SCODY RACING - Sponsor

Tuesday 20th Dec
Scody Racing have kindly donated $700 worth of custom RUOK? Cycling kit for me to ride in! What an amazing gesture from an incredible company!

MAJOR Sponsor ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday 15th Nov
Out in The Paddock - major sponsors have purchased a brand new Giant Defy Advanced 1 along with everything else the ride requires in support of the event. To say I’m grateful would be a tremendous injustice to their gesture.Β 

Unreal. ❀️

Thanks youΒ 
Ray and Ally (OITP)
Todd and Kristian (Giant Glenelg)

Thank you to my Sponsors

$4.52k

James Alexander

A Night For Change

$2.95k

Cindy Flower

$800

Kate And Trudy

$560

Caleb Stephen

$520

Jack

Great work from a greater man!

$470

Anonymous

..

$430

Rowane Nicholson

No advice, just money! Go fella!

$369.25

Gemma Tye

$295.40

Shari Bowley

Love your work!

$263.75

Helen Lowrie

What great work. Good luck James.

$263.75

Annalise Fairbank

$263.75

Scott Blake

Anything to not see you in lycra. Ride safe, be seen.

$263.75

Matty O

As Jens Voigt said: ‘Hey, shut up legs, do what I tell you.’ Good luck, send it brother.

$250

Awkar & Co

Best of luck on the ride!

$250

Kx Pilates North Adelaide

$250

Kx Pilates Brighton

Keep being brave by bringing to light issues most people are afraid to simply even talk about x

$211

Anastasios Markou

$211

Knobby

Good Luck Mate! We're proud to support you on this journey.

$211

Jono Christo

$200

Cindy Flower

$200

Nam Nguyen & Catrin Moller

They don't know you son.

$158.25

Jenna Shahin

$158.25

Nick Hunter

Good luck mate!

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Janelle Helleur

So impressive brother!

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Diana Rose

Don't get a flatty.

$147.70

Liviya Reardon

Thankyou for an amazing night

$123.96

Sal

Superb work James

$121.33

Emma-lee Shirvington

Grateful to be able to help with such a great cause! From the Shirvington team raised from a small raffle.

$116.05

Anonymous

$110.88

Bjorn & Emma

Great work, James! Hope the beers are super cold at the end 🍻

$105.50

Jake Girke

Huge effort, love it mate!

$105.50

Nicole Jones

$105.50

Michelle Samaras

$105.50

George Cruz

So inspired! Had to donate more! Inspirational buddy!

$105.50

Monica Huber

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Frankie

What an amazing journey you are on……..keep pedaling

$105.50

Ilijana Ilic

Good luck James!! You’ve got some balls doing that ride on your own. You’ll smash it, no doubt! It’s truely inspirational and a great cause. You’ll be missed at REVL in the mean time, can’t wait to see you back and pushing us day in and day out. Much love, Stephen and Ilijana

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Anonymous

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Laura Carrocci

$105.50

Barron Nicholas

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Nemes Fam ?

We are so proud of you bro/Uncle Jimmy and wish you all the best for this massive ride your about to take on but no doubt will smash it!

$105.50

George Randle And Annie Hoffman

$105.50

Enzo Ferraro

Safe travels on the wheels of steel see you on the other side (:

$105.50

Hien Le

Go legend

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Todd Treloar

Superhuman effort not just on the bike, but also with the awareness you're raising. Well done mate ❀️

$105.50

Sophia

Go James! Your commitment to advocating mental health inspires me!

$105.50

Steve Smallcalder

You’re a fucking legend mate. You do significant things every day for people in the gym, you’re setting an insane example for your son and on top of all that you take something like this on! Looking forward to following the ride on insta if you guys have time to give us all a daily commentary. Take care, Steve ❀️

$105.50

Jason Bament

You are an inspiration mate. Lots of people do it tough but keep things to themself not wanting to burden others. It’s great to know there are people reaching out who genuinely want to listen and help.

$105.50

Paul Fullston

$105.50

Sophie Ford

For a worthy cause

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Julien Morrison

Proud of you

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Kent Williams

F*cking unreal mate!! We haven’t met but I love it! Good luck brother

$105.50

Karlee

James you are incredible. Big love for you 🫢🏼

$105.50

Peter

you should be so proud of all you have done! you have touched so many with people with your story and made a huge impact on those around you. i’m so proud to call you my friend!! lots of love

$105.50

Victor Draghicescu

Xx

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Anastasios Markou

$105.50

Anonymous

Great cause, all the best!!!!

$100

Dale

7.45am crew 😜

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Lee Weber

All the best for your ride and Stay Safe 🚲

$100

Kirby Vail

The work you are doing to raise awareness for mental health is truly amazing. Good luck for the ride, you will smash it!

$100

Julie & Brad Gunn

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’›πŸ’›

$100

Justin Kennedy

Best of luck on a monumental effort and thanks for bringing light to a very important topic.

$100

Patrick & Bec Murphy

James you are an inspiration! Your brave honesty is so important in encouraging others to seek help and your efforts are reducing the stigma associated with mental health. You’ll smash the ride!!!

$100

Kate Alexander

$100

Jono Gill

$100

Brett & Eliza

$100

Lambrook Wines

Awesome effort!

$100

Ben Gore

$100

Oscar Neighbour

king

$82.29

Sandra Marzullo

$70

Simon Hayes

Love your work mate!

$52.75

Dan Crinion

🀘

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Nick Hunter

$52.75

Josh Growden

Onya mate

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Sophie Harben

$52.75

Kiara Sorgini

you’re amazing

$52.75

Jenna Shahin

Keep doin good work

$52.75

Rowane Nicholson

$52.75

Michael Worthington

$52.75

Stacy Williams

$52.75

Chad Ytsma

Love u

$52.75

Natasha Bysterveld

All the best on this massive adventure James! You got this. Will be cheering you all the way to Melbourne. Just remember, everyday is a new day. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ

$52.75

Sarah Milham

$52.75

Ellie Jones

$52.75

Danielle Bament

$52.75

Sarah Cruz

$52.75

Claire Markou

Thank you James for continuing to raise awareness and helping to reduce the stigma around mental health. All the best for the ride! πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

$52.75

Chelsea Casey

$52.75

Karlee Somerset

Love you

$52.75

Will Batty

Huge effort legend, amazing work you are doing

$52.75

Toot & Brad Lewis

Inspiring to all Mr Alexander !

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Annamiek Veen

So much appreciation for what you are doing.

$52.75

Ryan Dijksman

What a cause mate, inspiring others everyday!

$52.75

Jimmy Mcneil

Keep up the kms James! You’re killing it for a great cause. Love to see it.

$52.75

Tamara Connelly

Your story has made me realise I need to reconnect with my counsellor to get me out of the dangerous darkness I've fallen back into that has numbed me. I don't have much to give so hope my small donation helps. R U OK is amazing.

$52.75

Steve The Bartende

$52.75

Rebecca Linehan

$52.75

Geoffrey Baddams

This is a really great thing you are doing James. I appreciate both you and your efforts. All the best on your ride!

$52.75

Mason

Love ya work horse x

$52.75

Chrysi K

Good luck James , all the best and keep up the great work xx

$52.75

Michael Koli

Don't leave crumbs, get that bacon legend!

$52.75

Sofie Maiorano

Love your dedication James! Keep doing amazing things 🫢🏼

$52.75

Lucas Vaccarella

Doing great work brother! You will smash it!

$52.75

Lucy Campbell

Such a motivation! You should be so proud. Good luck legend xo

$52.75

Derek Milligan

What a BRILLIANT choice for a Brand Ambassador for RUOK!! Determination and commitment - knock 'em dead James, one pedal at a time!!!

$52.75

Carla

Amazing!!! 🫢

$52.75

Ben Tollner-atkinson

Go James!

$52.75

Ryan

Great cause - go well mate!

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Emma Broomell

Cause your a survivor ~ Beyonce ~ πŸͺ©

$52.75

Lees Family

Wishing you all the best!!!

$52.75

Mike K

Proud of you legend 🫢🏽. See you in a week x

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Brittany Ellis

$52.75

Kate Ringwood

Very proud to say I know you James and to share with others what you stand for. You inspire so many of us to show up each day and believe in ourselves, while putting in the work to achieve your own goals at the same time. You are doing an incredible thing here and you have a village cheering you on along the way. You’ve got this

$52.75

Tom Mceldrew

You’re doing great things James, keep up the great work and all the best for the fundraiser and ride! PS Thank you for being a master at REVL and helping me unlock new potential πŸ’ͺ🏼

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Barbara Gear

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Jen

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Ed Day

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Kingston Iga

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Ed Ellis

You bloody legend! Great work mate

$52.75

Gareth Sellick

Hey James, What you’re doing is amazing and if there’s any other ways I can get involved not just with your ride, but RUOK in general for the future I would love to get in contact with you. You’re doing amazing work! Thanks Gaz

$52.75

Ns

Big ride, big impact, great cause!

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Alex Newton

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Nath Coulthard

Good luck mate

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Kerry-ann Todonai

James you are an extraordinary human and amazing ambassador for such an important cause. Goodluck and best wishes raising funds for RUOK .

$52.75

Wendy

A massive effort James 😊

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Ray Dahdah

$52.75

Carla Mitrovic

$52.75

Alana And Dean Poletta

$52.75

Andrea Newton

Well done James. Your journey is a inspiration to many

$52.75

Kate Fiebig

$52.75

Leesa Scanlan

Thanks for everything you’re doing for this cause. He see you and we appreciate it x

$52.75

Jackson And Sienna Tatler

Great job mate, you are an inspiration.

$52.75

Adriana Marmino Marmino

Great night! Thankyou

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Jessica Kozno

$52.75

James Khabbaz

You’re a legend and a leader! Awesome work mate.

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Susan Lupoi

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Caleb Stephen

Good luck mate! πŸ‘

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Eric

Go Well James! Super proud of you!

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Sarah Cruz

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Elise Hawke

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Deb Scadding

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Caleb Stephen

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Chrysi Karagiannis

Great work James

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Meryka Alexander

Well done James

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Stan

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Paul Alexander

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Scaggz

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Juli Roberts

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Anonymous

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Ryan Moyne

U smell

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Curtis White

Love your work! Very inspiring.

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Vaibhav Garg

Amazing job James love your work

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James Tye

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Shari Bowley

Good luck James! Love your work!

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Sarah Wilton

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Peter H Krajina

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Christopher Harris

You are my hero

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Shaun Ossitt

Go boy!

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Emma Bratkovic

$50

Elise Hawke

$50

Chloe Jones

$50

Alana Poletta

Imagine the leg selfies after this effort! 🀣πŸ’ͺ Love your work James, Alana & Dean x

$50

Stef Newton

Band-Aid ya nips

$50

Gemma Tye

Legend!!!

$50

Emily Barker

$50

Lisa Fehring

All the best for your incredible cycling challenge.

$50

Jesse O’brien

$50

Adam Samuel

I'm so bloody proud of you and so honoured to be a friend. Much love big fella

$50

Andy

Get ‘em legend x

$50

Tess Bastian

Good luck !!! I’m sure you’ll smash it

$50

Tom Parker

$50

Anonymous

$50

Prue Zuidland

So proud of you πŸ‘

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Zachary Laud

You the GOAT

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Bree Hincks

Love your work!!! πŸ–€

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Lauren Bowman

Big love James!! Appreciate and look up to all you doπŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

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Anonymous

$50

Lefevre

Keep up.the great work!

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Jarrad

Awesome effort! All the best πŸ€™πŸΌ

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Elise

Keep up the great work for a great cause!!

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Darcy Preston

$30

Emily Barker

$26.38

Meryka Alexander

$26.38

Anthony Chambers

Love your work, mate!

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Dylan Miels

Love your work the real slim shaggy

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Julia Day

Awesome effort James, for a great cause.

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Julianne Price Real Estate

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Mr Jak Kerin

Good work mate

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Mr Jak Kerin

Good work mate

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Deanna Efstathiadis

doing great things james πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ€

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Anna Ford

Stay safe, Good luck!

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Jack Coleman

Great work , for a greater man*

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Andreas Thoma

Get it son!

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Victoria Wheeler

Please don't be too hard on yourself. You've raised awareness, I don't even know you and I'm donating. It's ok to just do your best and that would be enough.

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Anonymous

Such a great cause. Good luck.

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Ella Kuchel

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Georgie Rugless

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Anonymous

Legend, thank you for doing this for us.

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Emma-lee Shirvington

Keep up the awesome work!

$25

Nikki Bishop

Another amazing effort for a great cause ❀️

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Hilary Forgan

$25

Sarah Schonfeldt

$25

Kim Warner

πŸ’›πŸ–€

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Anonymous

Well done buddy, bloody proud of you!

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Courtney Bosley

$25

Anonymous

Who needs an achilles anyway

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Georgia De Sira

And I’ve always said that.

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Jp Christal

Good on ya fella!!

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Alex Marinos

Well done! Great cause.

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Bella Middleton

$20

Hollie

So incredibly proud of you!

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Katie Foster

$10.55

Karen Barker

$10

Rhys Ward

All the best legend!