Nicky Hayes

Out of the Shadows 2025

Forever in our hearts

Paddy Connor

22/08/1988 - 20/11/2024

Walking in memory of my brother, Paddy. Much loved dad, son, brother, uncle, partner and friend who we miss every day.

My Challenge

My Progress

0km

My Target

20km

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 $4,129 so far to answer 105 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.

105

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

Maryanne Merkel

Gone but not forgotten.

$158.25

Donna Owens

You are amazing Nicky. ❤️

$123.56

Leonie Reeves

💕💕💕

$123.56

Annette Hinton

😘😘😘

$123.56

Anonymous

$123.56

Maureen Hughes

$123.56

Carmel Frank Connor

$123.56

Jez & Sam Eyers

I’m so sorry we haven’t been in touch all this time, and especially recently to help support you through this tragic time - hope you crush this walk and we’re all so proud of you!! Xxx

$123.56

Benjamin Connor

Love you Pad.

$123.56

Megan Cook

Lots of love to you and all your family. ❤️

$123.56

Hannah Hudson

💕🤍💕

$123.56

Shaz

$123.56

Beaumont Family

In memory of Paddy ♥️

$117

Stuart Wilson

$106.12

Michael Lamerton

Hey Nic, real sorry you lost your brother. Having been through the worst period of my own life this year, also mental health related, I’m honoured to support you and him ♥️

$106.12

Sarah H

You’re amazing ❤️

$106.12

Jess Mcewin

With love and stamina in memory of Paddy xx

$103.72

Mark & Sal Hudson

$100

Meg Reeves

💙💙💙

$83.39

Jeannie Wilson

$83.39

Nick Hinton

$83.39

Romany Lambert

$83.39

Fiona Moore

Such a wonderful thing to do Nicky. Will be an emotional and powerful 20kms. xxx

$83.39

Leah Owen

Great cause and so sorry for your loss.

$78

Dvg

$54.12

Amanda Cossens

Cheering you on Nicky as you find light in such darkness xx

$54.12

Doog

$54.12

Clare Stewart

Amazing cause to walk and raise money for Nicky.

$54.12

Thompson Family

You’re amazing Nic. Paddy would be so proud of his beautiful big sister 💫

$54.12

Elliot

All the best Nicky, much love

$54.12

Andy & Linda

$54.12

Kat Marguccio

Well done Nicky! I’m so proud of you xx

$54.12

Auntie Marge (uk)

❤️❤️

$54.12

Bec Cornell

I'm super proud of you Nikki 👏 make sure you have some ACDC playing in your headphones as you walk for this amazing cause. You shine light wherever you go, your brother will be so proud.

$50

Jess Van Huizen

You are incredible!

$42.39

Danielle Fancellu

❤️❤️❤️

$42.39

Celeste Coulter

$42.39

Denise Lambrou

So sorry for your loss ❤️ I’m honored to be able to support your walk in memory of your brother and to raise money for such a worthy cause xxx

$42.39

Nicky Hayes

$42.39

Alli Phillips

❤️❤️❤️❤️

$42.39

Steph Connolly

$42.39

Annabelle Connor

Just to get you over the line ❤️ Love you Dad.

$42.39

Team Boyd

$42.39

Melissa Mckenzie

You’re amazing!

$42.39

Graham Wilson

Good one Nic x

$42.39

Laura And Ari

🫶✨

$33.15

Leah And Herbie Smith

❤️🐶❤️

$33.15

Catherine Lucas

Great stuff Nicky. Good luck!

$32.43

Alita Brydon

💪💪💪

$30

Lettie Taylor

Love you! You’re amazing!

$25

Cathy Bowcock

Well done Nicky, good luck on your walk.

$22.58

Anonymous

$22.58

Kylie Ingram

We'll be with you every step of the way, big love ❤️

$11.65

Lauren Valenti

You are a superstar! 🤍