Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland

Out of the Shadows 2026

AMOUNT RAISED

$10,780

KMs LOGGED

9km

TOTAL MEMBERS

55

We're walking to remember those lost to suicide and help people in crisis

Join us for the Out of the Shadows Walk to remember those we've lost to suicide, honour the people who matter to us, and raise awareness of the importance of connection, hope and help-seeking.

Together we walk in memory, in support and in hope, helping to ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

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Cronulla Community Walk - 9km

Saturday 5 September 2026 | 7:00am
Start and Finish: Next Door Café, 4/6 Kingsway, Cronulla

Join Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland for a scenic coastal walk around the Cronulla peninsula. Taking in surf beaches, ocean pools, rocky headlands and sheltered bays, this walk offers an opportunity to slow down, connect with others and reflect in a beautiful local setting. Stay afterwards for a coffee and conversation at Next Door Café.

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Sydney CBD Walk - 9km

Thursday 10 September 2026 (World Suicide Prevention Day) | 6:00am
Start and Finish: Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park

Join Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland in the heart of Sydney as the city comes to life on World Suicide Prevention Day. Beginning at the iconic Archibald Fountain, we'll walk through Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, The Domain and the Royal Botanic Garden, taking time to reflect, connect and stand together in support of suicide prevention.

Whether you join us for one stage or the full 9 km journey, you'll be walking alongside others who believe in the power of compassion, connection and community.

The 9 km distance represents the nine Australians who lose their lives to suicide every day, making each step a powerful act of remembrance, awareness and hope.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$540

Oliver Lavers

Well done Clouds 🫶

$323

Peggy Watts

With all my love Sher… Thank you for honouring Dad and my Beloved Husband💞

$300

Oatley Lions

Proud of your initiative Mark & a fabulous cause to support Cheers 🍻 🍷

$300

Emmanuel

Sending my love to you and the family Sherrie!

$293

Patrick Watts

Forever in our thoughts Terry

$250

Gr - Trg

$217

Dan & Shane Butters

Awesome cause Mark. Thank for stepping up. Glad to help. Xx

$200

Anonymous

Sherry, lots of love from us Robin, Akua, Kobe and Ari.

$125

Lachlan Sims

$125

California Family

Love from all your California Family

$125

Tony Shepherd

Go JenSheps 👍🏼

$125

Claudia Brunker

$125

Chloe

$125

Ruth Schofield

Hi Mark Great work you're doing

$125

Maria Batman

$117

Carmen Culina

Congratulations Claudia such an inspiration!

$117

Renee

Thinking of you and your family as you honour your dad’s memory. Well done to you for taking part in this walk and helping to raise awareness and support for others. Sending you much love and strength.

$107

Peter & Tina

Love you 🥰

$107

Emily Davidson

$107

Cassandra & John Sims

Love You Always & Forever ❤️

$107

Lisa

Dear Sherrie Sending you lots of ❤️ You are an amazing person for bringing awareness about suicide and mental health and your Dad will be watching you and be so proud of you 💛 Xxx

$107

Ben Watts

❤️

$107

Suzanne Ison

$107

Adam Regan

$107

Tess Bukovinsky

$107

Leslie Peter Watts

Thanks for this Sherrie. Very brave and so well written; straight from the heart.

$107

Kate Scouller

May amazingly brave souls like yourself keep the conversation open so others don’t have to suffer. Sending you all our love Sherrie x

$101

Facebook Donation

$85

Julie Patterson

Go Mark!

$85

Diana Dhupelia

$85

Claudia Ellenberger

$85

Clare Gunning

$85

Livy & Lee

All the best Mark From Livy & Lee

$85

Erin Grech

$85

Robin Steve Jones

$85

Anonymous

$85

Matt Jackson

$85

Jeremy Hinton

Good walking Ron & a great charity to support!! Well done!

$85

Hannah Quinn

$84

Ron Curry

$84

Matthew Batman

$84

Paul Cotterill

Annie, I hope my contribution supports both you, and the wonderful work Lifeline do every day.

$78

Siobhan

I am so proud of you angel, love you always xo

$78

Adam Renardson

Best of luck with the walk, Ron, for an incredible cause.

$67

Jacob Raiwalui

Let’s go Clauds!!!!❤️

$60

Naomi Sakaki

Dearest Sherrie, thank you for keeping up the ongoing awareness around the importance of suicide prevention and support services. Thinking of your dad and the whole family.

$58

Sherrie Patterson

$56

Victoria Sims

I love you ❤️

$56

Eleanor Luxford

$56

Becky Watts

Well done Sherrie, thinking of you ❤️

$56

Nicole Lambe

A beautiful and important thing to do in his honor. I will be walking alongside you in spirit my love 😘

$56

Remi Lindsay

Amazing cause, well done Claudia!

$56

Michael

Amazing Claudia 🙏🏽🙏🏽

$56

Damien

$56

Cindy Gilbert

Great work Mark, such a worthy cause👍

$56

Janette Button

You do a wonderful job, Good Luck!!

$56

Steve Osborne

Great work Mark.

$56

Janette And Trevor Johnson

Well done Lachlan xoxo

$56

Katherine J

$56

Matt Austin

Thinking of you and your family Sherrie. Thank you for helping raise money and awareness of mental health

$55

Daz

Always with you ❤️

$55

Chanla Family (jen, Bob, Kids And Lulu)

Such an important service. Wishing you all the best for the walk, Sherrie. Sending you and the family my love.

$55

Courtney Harper

You are truly incredible Sherrie.. thinking of you and your family xx

$54

Annie Vo

$50

Jenny Binetter

Well done, exceptional cause 🙏🏻

$50

Samantha Shepherd

Amazing work guys

$50

Ytana Isaac

$50

Frankie Kogan

Happy to help!

$50

Simon Byrne

Love from the Byrne family

$50

Anonymous

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sherrie. It takes remarkable courage and strength to channel such heartbreak into something that brings hope and support to others. Your father's legacy will continue to live on through the difference you're making. Way to go Sherrie! Cheering you on!

$50

Elizabeth Donald

Xxx

$50

Bek

Great cause 🩵 Good luck for the walk!

$50

Anonymous

$45

Tammara Killin

$45

Sonia Vignes

$44

Megan Zhu

$44

Jennifer Shepherd

$44

Bruce Chee

$44

Renee Garn

$44

Brenda Tran

$44

Freddie Baker

$44

Elisabeth Gray

$44

Ingrid Hare

Wonderful cause! Well done Ciara ❤️

$44

Vanessa T

My heart breaks for you and your family, big hugs Shez. He would be so proud of you x

$44

Kathy Winter

Well done!

$44

David Doran

You are a good man Mark

$44

Terry Wylie

Glad to help out Mark. Good luck with reaching your target.

$44

Jody

Good luck sweetie such a great cause ❤️

$44

Olivia Kearney

$44

Anonymous

$44

Phoebe Formica

$44

Rojan Thomas

Thinking of you and your family

$44

Mark Gilbert

$44

Catherine Ilic

$44

Andrew Velovski

Love your work Ron. Keep it up mate!

$44

Monique Tilley

$44

John Thatcher

$44

Lorinda Gray

$44

Shirley Pierce

Sherrie, walking with you in thought and spirit.

$44

Lucia

$44

Tracey Archer

$44

Shauna Shapiro

Great initiative xx

$44

Tam Wilkins

Support you all the way!!! 🩷

$44

Chadd Dotta

$44

Sonia Wilson

$44

Letecia W

Thanks for turning your pain into hope for many others 💗

$44

Sonya Stagg

Thinking of you and your family ❤️ What a lovely tribute to your dad, helping to bring awareness to those struggling with mental ill health or suicide 🩵💛

$44

Arna

I’m sure your brother would be very proud of what you’re doing to bring attention to suicide and its impact.

$44

Anonymous

$44

Lachlan Sims

$44

James Morrison

$44

Lisa Xerri

$44

Ciara Brennan

$44

Wendy Coleman

We can do this!!

$44

Tony Cassidy

$44

Jackie Luxford

$44

Kristy Dotta

$44

Nova Batman

$44

Chloe Ozolins

$44

Anonymous

Thanks a lot mental health means a lot to me and my family thank your for supporting

$43

Tash

Your an amazing daughter Sherrie x

$40

Simon P

$40

Facebook Donation

$39

Hannah

$39

Debbie Phillips

$39

Odessa Holt

$39

Sarah Bester

❤️❤️

$39

Chris Deller

$39

Danielle Kemp

Big love ❤️

$39

Paul Dahdal

$39

Anonymous

$39

Jade Murphy

$39

Jenna B

Amazing cause!

$36

Dalia Bloom

$34

Anonymous

Go Claudia!

$34

Taneal

Good Luck Babe !!! proud of you

$30

Jody Hunter

Your Mum would be very proud of you! Xx

$30

Josie

Sorry for your heartbreak, and thankyou for helping a good cause.

$29

Alessandro Gaudiosi

$29

Bella Judd

$29

Liam Nasser

Great work Jimmy! An admirable cause and a good man!

$26

Anonymous

$24

Mark Harris

$24

Nathan Ansell

You're a bloody legend

$24

Dan Bourne

Good cause mate…good luck in your hoalsy

$24

Maree Weekes

Thinking of you and your family, and remembering your dad. Such an important cause to support. ♡

$24

Kylie Pollard

Xxx

$24

Anonymous

$24

Cherie Martin

Good on you Mark , you have our support . Best of luck 🐶 🌊 Finn

$24

Chris W

Your a great man Tony, walk it backwards and ask for double the donation

$20

Ella Dutton

Lots of love Sherrie xox

$18

Anonymous

$13

Lola

$12

Andrea

xx

$12

Izzy Byrne

$10

Klara James

$10

Talisha Turner