Deborah Sparks

Out of the Shadows 2025

Forever in our hearts

Garry Braiding

18/01/1965 - 06/08/2003

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

My Challenge

My Progress

0km

My Target

63km

I'm walking to remember those lost to suicide and help people in crisis

Tragically, every year over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their own life and over 3,000 Australians die by suicide. 

Lifeline receives over 1 million contacts from people in crisis each year.

Suicide has devastating impact on friends and loved ones.

For World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), I will be taking part in Out of the Shadows and walking for the 9 people lost to suicide every day.

I'm walking to raise funds for Lifeline to provide suicide prevention services and support for Australians in need.

Please support my walk and sponsor me to help those in crisis.

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

My impact so far

I've raised $753 so far to answer 19 calls for Lifeline's crisis support hotline to connect and bring hope to people in crisis.

With your support, we can ensure that no person has to face their darkest moments alone.

19

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$123.56

Deborah Sparks

$123.56

Mark Pettigrew

Thank-you for making a difference. Best walking wishes. XO

$120.76

James Somerville

This is a cause very close to me also. I lost my brother in the late 90’s. You are a champion.

$106.12

Gavin Middleton

Good for you Deb, a powerful and practical way to honour your brother's memory.

$42.39

Petula Pym

Happy to support you Deb.

$42.39

Viet Hoang

Great cause Deb, wish you the best in this journey.

$42.39

Kylan Petit-jean

$42.39

Steven Lennon

$41.46

Tania Veenhuis

A Spark of inspiration you are Deb. A very worthy cause.

$39

Chloe

Love you mum ❤️

$17.16

Asifah Deen

$11.65

Karen

Dear Deb, I'd give more if I could. I'm so sorry for your loss x o