RICHARD FECHNER RICHARD FECHNER

Out of the Shadows 2026

Forever in our hearts

Andrew Speight

My Walk

My Progress

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My Target

9km

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 $1,137 so far to answer 29 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.

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$430

Richard Fechner Richard Fechner

$293.13

Sudesh Nair

Hi Richard I am not sure if you remember me (and that's fine!) but you came up to me a few days after I joined Garry's Sydney Energy SG in Parramatta in October 2009 and wished me well (as the BGM for our group). I was very amazed by and grateful for your kind words and to this day I remember that wonderful interaction. Wishing you the very best with this walk and I will be following your successes closely for years to come! Thank you.

$117

Anonymous

Go Richard.

$106.75

Vincent Williams

Richard, Many thanks for your commitment to such a worthy cause. Vince

$100

Angela Evans

Good on you Richard!

$55.95

Katrina Lamaro

Such a worthy and wonderful cause. Good luck!

$34.40

Anonymous

Awesome work Richard. We still miss ypu round the office but this looks like an even worthier way to spend your time.