Nick Smith

🫶 Thankyou 🤟

Thank you sincerely for your incredible support and generous donations towards our “Spoke to a Bloke” 25km walk, raising awareness for a cause deeply close to my heart —Preventative Men’s Mental Health.

Despite some poor planning on my part (which turned 25km into 31km thanks to diverted trains, limited parking, and unreliable public transport!), the day exceeded anything I had imagined. Walking alongside family — the #1 fundraising team in the state — and being surrounded by a community of men, each carrying their own stories, was both challenging and deeply liberating.

There was something powerful about the openness — strangers willing to be vulnerable, to share, and to simply walk together. It was a reminder that while the struggles are real, connection can be life-changing. In many cases, it can be the difference in moments that truly matter.

Working in boys’ education, I see firsthand the growing impact of mental health challenges. I also see the incredible difference organisations like “The Man Cave” are making in shaping healthier, more connected young men. Supporting “Spoke to a Bloke” felt like putting into action the change I hope to see in the world.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you — for your friendship, your encouragement, your generosity, and for the ways you continue to show up and support the men in your own lives.

Keep an eye out… another challenge is coming in September 🙈

Big love,
Nick