Sophie van Teulingen

Out of the Shadows 2025

My Challenge

My Progress

0km

My Target

32km

I'm walking to raise awareness suicide and ideation. Youth particularly.

I am 16, I’ve struggled with my mental health for years, with multiple attempts and lots of time in hospital. Reaching out for help is hard—especially in rural areas where support is limited. I’m walking to raise awareness, fight the stigma, and push for better mental health support for young people who often feel forgotten. I feel this is only the start of something big for me, mental health is real. You are not alone 💙

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 $39 so far to answer 1 call 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

$30

Sophie Van Teulingen

$9

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