For the last 4 years you might be aware that over the course of July I have participated in a zero alcohol month and set after various fitness challenges in order to raise awareness and funds for both the Leukaemia Foundation and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Both fantastic charities, and those near to my heart. So far the total has been just shy of $23,000… speechless.
Last year was by far the most challenging to date - my goal was a half triathlon everyday, no alcohol, no coffee and to even inspire one person to join me along the way. Your support and participation was so incredibly humbling - together we achieved 33 half triathlons in the month, and raised just under $15,000 for Lifehouse.
This year my goal is 40. A half triathlon every weekday, a full one each Saturday and Sunday, and one spare. No alcohol, no coffee and no red meat - 3 of my biggest joys. I’ll be raising money for Lifehouse, aiming to raise funds to improve the future of patient outcomes for those affected by cancer. It’ll be a struggle to do this alone! Please join me for a run, cycle or swim at any point!! I’ll be personally contributing $10 per half triathlon completed, and $10 for every individual who joins me. This month is dedicated to my late dear friend, Fergus McCulla - who was a patient at Lifehouse. Fergus embodied what unwavering love, positivity, compassion and humility look like. Even at the worst of times. He is my inspiration.
If you would like to read on another fantastic charity, Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation and all the fantastic work they do for sarcoma research and Ferg’s story. https://www.crbf.org.au/meet-the-truly-inspirational-fergus-mcculla-2/
As always, I look forward to the challenge ahead … and a glass or two come August.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Ubs Matched Giving
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John And Debbie Cooper
You are a legend! Well done!
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Ben Tucker
better late than never....
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Anonymous
Well done Nik
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Anonymous
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Patrick Gwyther
You're a champion - can't believe you have pulled off the impossible for another year
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Michael Hendrie
Fantastic effort and cause Nikhil and thanks for forcing the dust of my runners.
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Nick H
Incredible effort Nik! Well done.
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Trent M Stewart
Awesome effort!
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Maddi
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Bpm
Gotta get my king to $20k
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James & Elaine
That’ll do donkey
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Jordan F
Unreal effort man
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Jacques
You’re an animal
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Kurt
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Ralph Wilson
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Guy
Incredible challenge and a great cause. Well done mate!
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Jyothi Subramaniam
Proud of the cause you are championing for!
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Fiorella
Congrats uncle Nik, we will see you soon in Italy
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Matt C
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Oscar O
Well done legend
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Debs & Keith
Congratulations. Amazing effort! So inspiring!
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Nikhil Siva
Amazing effort. Looking forward to see how you up the ante next year.
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Anonymous
Another year, another finish line crossed - proud of you
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Veronica Sandoval
You psycho, this is awesome 😍
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Coops
Congratulations on completing the month and bringing so many of our mates along for the journey...you're an inspiration!
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Katie Watts
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Edward Burns
Well done and a great effort
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Marissa Lord
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Leonard Bailey
Congratulations on your achievements Nik. Amazing effort!
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Claire Frost
Amazing work Nik!
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Tomas Skovran
Well done Nik!
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Caroline Rightmyer
PROUD OF YOU
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Anush Sharma
Inspiration.
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Rohan Siva
Proud of ya
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Nikhil Siva
40 half triathlons (Inc a half Ironman) 66 people joined for any leg. We did it, for you Fergus ❤️
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Mark Hoare
Well done son!
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James D
Congratulations Nik! Huge effort and enjoy tonight.
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Nic H
You are an absolute beast! Well done on such an amazing effort for such a good cause!
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William Ziegler
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John
Huge effort mate. You’re a machine
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Nick Crook
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Liam Aylmer
Well done mate - don't know how you're doing it!
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Trent Kennedy
Cracking effort mate - well done.
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Greg Norton
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John Wholley
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Jordan Chimes
Great work man 🦾!!
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Micholas Burrough
Impressive
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Anonymous
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Scott Bear
Absolute legend mate finish strong
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Dak
Well done and proud of you
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Sujit
Good luck!
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Robert Moore
Unbelievable effort mate - you should be immensely proud for what you have achieved and all for a fantastic cause. Finish line is almost in sight, looking forward to celebrating with a few brown snakes!
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Claudia Aikman
Amazing work Nik
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Jeremy Koch
Good on you mate - great cause. Well done.
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Alex Greig
Great cause and unbelievable effort. On the final stretch now!
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Luke Taper
Awesome effort mate, all for a great cause that is very close to me as well.
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Nick Kalisperis
Nice one mate - very good cause and good luck!
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Edubz
Sending you all the good vibes and hopes that your legs get you through the finish line!! All jokes aside, is super admirable what you are doing, especially at your ripe age… will be cheering like a lunatic on the sidelines :))
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Anna Mcculla
Keep up the hard work! Almost at the finish line 🙏🏼
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Yaz Mody
Well done Niki… all the best on your final journey
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Tom Jarvis
Unreal effort today mate. Final stretch is here!
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Camilla Davis
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Your Number One Fan Club
Nikh - so proud of your commitment and effort over the course of the month. This takes a lot of guts, grit and determination. Close it out mate…. Love you
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Ryan Bernard
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Sina Imani
You are an inspiration my friend! Love you man
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James Thomas
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Chris Judson
Super human effort mate! Im glad I got to be a (really) small part of it.
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Rosalind Soh
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Claire Noorbergen
Go Nik! what a champion!
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Anuschka
Amazing!
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Jane Coffey Mcculla
An incredibly big-hearted effort, Nikhil. May rainbows and eagles always be with you 🌈 🦅 Thank you for always caring. It means so much. Love from the McCullas
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Nick Tracy
Unreal Nikhil & RJ, great cause - finish the last 10 days strong!
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Aisha Arain
Not long to go… before you’re a knee cripple like me.💪🏽💪🏽
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Ryan Jordan
Proud of you brother!!
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Adrian Nicholas
10 days to go - great effort mate keep it up!
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Zo
Inspirational and great cause. You got this big Nik
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Brock Sykes
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Christian Scialino
Keep it up beast!
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Louisa
You’re an animal. It’s sickening and inspiring.
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James Finlay
Good luck Nikhil!
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Krish Jayaram
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Michael Gwyther
You’re a legend mate. Keep it up!!! I’ll do a half before the month is out 🫡
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Musto
Get after King!!!
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Amrit Dhanushkoti
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Stu Trueman
Absolutely phenomenal effort Nik for a fantastic cause.
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William Sarran
You are a legend buddy. Always proud of your effort.
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Pattu Siva
Nikhil wish you best wishes. Appreciate you doing this for a great cause.
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David Rigney
Great cause Nik!! Good luck!
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Viren And Debika
Very proud of you, Nikhil
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Veena Masson
All the best Nikhil
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Kuntal & Sheetal Joshi
A worthy cause indeed. Great to see your dedication and effort towards this. Much love to you - Kuntal Masa, Sheetal Masi, Sahil & Vishal
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Billt Fitzmaurice
V impressive effort, good crack!!
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Sushil Ramrakha
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Michael L
Keep going
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Tarek And Marion
Good on ya mate!
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Mohsen Crofts
Almost half way. You look miserable at the gym so you're obviously putting in the effort. Keep it up!
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Rita Elkazzi
You are an inspiration - amazing
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Maddy Read
credit where credit is due dawg. for a great cause
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Conor
Well done Nik. Awesome achievement for a great cause
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Ot
Stay strong !
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Suresh Dhanushkoti
Great work Nikhil
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Alex Patkin
You’re an inspiration. Keep going brother we miss you!!! - Alex, Jen, and Logan ❤️
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Marco & Lucia
A true friend and a great cause! Good luck
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Samarth Kudalkar
Inspiring and wholesome , Nik !
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Keegan
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Joanne Gadd
Very impressive and great cause ! Good luck !
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Rob Paynter
imagine how your ankles will present after this month
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Courtney Martin
You are a superstar. Go on and crush it!!
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John Toro
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Gabriela Hoops
Way to go Nikhil!! You got this!
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Amanda Skellern
Best of luck & great work! :) A & B
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Anonymous
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Wine Animal
You are the king!
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Alison Jones
Go Nikhil 👏👏
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Jack Hall
Good job mate
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Wallab
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Bhaven Chauhan
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Brian & Shelby
Putting a koala to work for a great cause… keep it up mate!
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Elizabeth Mobed
HUGE effort! Go smash it bud 💪
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Zoran Kantar
Smash it mate!
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Jr
You won't have time for your friends this month...but even if you do, how can it be fun without a wine? See you in August!
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Tarlo
Run it straight
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Anonymous
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Alistair Rowe
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Dan Cooper
Love it. Count me in for a run. Let’s get it.
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Michael Abou-seif
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Andrew Fitter
I thought you had learnt your lesson last year.....awesome!
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Michelle Chinnery
unbelievable effort!
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Clinton Wong
Great cause. Massive effort.
