Rebecca Ryan

2025 March On Challenge

Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives

I am participating in the March on Soldier for Charity to raise money for veteran suicide awareness in honor of my late father, a Vietnam veteran. My dad served as a forward scout in the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, during his tour in Vietnam in 1969, when he was just in his early-20s. Throughout his life, he carried the invisible scars of his service, battling PTSD every day. Over the years he suffered greatly with mental health a tragic reality that countless veterans face. This cause is deeply personal to me, as I want to ensure that no other veteran suffers in silence or feels as though they have nowhere to turn. Raising funds for this charity is a way to honor my dad's legacy and help provide the necessary support and resources for veterans battling mental health issues. It is a small step toward making sure they know they are not alone in their struggles.

Right now in Australia, at 42%, suicide is the leading cause of death for ex-serving males aged under 30 years old.

So, this March, I am walking to support Soldier On's mental health services and programs to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my challenge so that we can show veterans and their families that they are not alone... we stand strong with them.

Together, let's help our heroes march on.

Thanks so much for your support.

So far, I have helped provide:

60

peer support
sessions

36

employment
support

3

psychology
sessions

...to support the mental health of our brave veterans to help them march on.

My Kokoda Track Journey

So far, I have marched:

99km

I’ve conquered Kokoda!

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$126.62

Constantina Ceza

I’ll also chuck in a packet of blister patches, good luck

$100

Baldev Dhillon

Very good Cause, Good Luck.

$89.16

Kirstin D

It's a great cause that you are raising awareness for buddy!

$79.30

Deanna Youssef

Goodluck, Bec!

$54.12

Susan Charmand

You’ve got this .. good luck!

$54.12

Sukhjinder Singh

$50

Lincoln Ryan

$50

Lauren Simpson

Great work Bec. Your dad would be so proud of you - Lauren & Tori

$40.37

Alison Sharpe

$40.37

Harinder Dhillon

Great Cause

$23.64

Krista Konemann

$15

Michael Cherry

Onya mate!

$126.62

Constantina Ceza

I’ll also chuck in a packet of blister patches, good luck

$100

Baldev Dhillon

Very good Cause, Good Luck.

$89.16

Kirstin D

It's a great cause that you are raising awareness for buddy!

$79.30

Deanna Youssef

Goodluck, Bec!

$54.12

Susan Charmand

You’ve got this .. good luck!

$54.12

Sukhjinder Singh

$50

Lincoln Ryan

$50

Lauren Simpson

Great work Bec. Your dad would be so proud of you - Lauren & Tori

$40.37

Alison Sharpe

$40.37

Harinder Dhillon

Great Cause

$23.64

Krista Konemann

$15

Michael Cherry

Onya mate!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$79.30

Deanna Youssef

Goodluck, Bec!

$54.12

Susan Charmand

You’ve got this .. good luck!

$54.12

Sukhjinder Singh

$50

Lincoln Ryan

$50

Lauren Simpson

Great work Bec. Your dad would be so proud of you - Lauren & Tori

$40.37

Alison Sharpe

$40.37

Harinder Dhillon

Great Cause

$23.64

Krista Konemann

$15

Michael Cherry

Onya mate!