Luke Cooper

That's a wrap.

Sunday 19th Apr It is done. $674 raised, 8 days non-stop and 10 videos created to monitor the whole process.

I can't thank all the supporters enough - both those who were able to donate and those that were able to share the page around.

Just because this challenge is over it does not mean the losses suffered from those who commit suicide every year cease to be. Continue to be the change in someone's life, have the conversation and if you need support yourself - reach out.

This has been an amazing experience.

For those of you interested, the final day's workout will be posted on the Youtube channel tomorrow and a week from then the channel will be deleted. I didn't create it for recognition, it was created for accountability.

https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke

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WE HIT IT!

Saturday 18th Apr We did it!

The $500 goal has been reached thanks to the amazingly generous donation of $100 given this morning.

To keep this going I have raised the donation target to $800. By no means will I be upset if this doesn't hit, everyones support has been incredible.

The more we can raise the better, for a cause that deserves it. This is the last day, lets see what we can do! Share

Day 7 DOWN!

Saturday 18th Apr Day 7 DONE!

Thank you all for everything so far, please remember that tomorrow (Saturday the 18th) is the last day for donations and donations will be matched.

$5, $6, $20 - whatever you can will make twice the impact.

Day 6 has gone live as of 2am. Day 7 will be uploaded tonight and Day 8 will be up Sunday once the fundraiser has ended.

Please, if you haven't done so, please share now to put the cherry on top of what has been an awesome challenge to raise money for suicide prevention. Share

SO CLOSE!

Thursday 16th Apr $427. Unreal. 

I have to admit I had low expectations of my abilities going into this but I could not be happier with the result.

Thank you all. Let's see if we can get a few more before the end of Day 8 - Keep in mind that if you donate on the last day Anytime Fitness will match your donation.

Day 5's video goes live at 8:30pm and I'll attempt to have tonights up by 5/6pm tomorrow arvo.

Thank you all again and please keep sharing, donate if you can. Share

Day 5 Down

Thursday 16th Apr

I just wanted to take a moment to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has supported this so far.

We’ve now reached $398 raised, which honestly blows me away.

A big thank you to:

• Can-Do Albany
• Melissa
• Kayla
  
• Ace
  
• Anonymous
  
• Kimmy

Your support means a lot, not just for me getting through this challenge, but for what it’s actually about.

For anyone who hasn’t seen, I’m currently taking on the 8-day “Lift the Weight” challenge through Anytime Fitness, pushing myself well outside my comfort zone to support R U OK? and raise awareness around suicided prevention.

I’ve been posting daily updates on YouTube if anyone wants to follow along:
https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke

If you’re able to support:

• Donations are always appreciated
  https://www.lifttheweight.org.au/fundraisers/lukecooper/lift-the-weight
  
  
• Or even just sharing this post helps more than you’d think

We’re getting close to the goal of $500, which would be incredible to hit.

And if nothing else, just remember to check in with the people around you. That’s what this is all about.

@ruokday @anytimefitness @anytimefitnessalbany
#lifttheweightchallenge

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Late post - Day 4 down

Wednesday 15th Apr Day 4 was by far the biggest challenge for me, I knew that going into it.  Share

Day Three Down

Tuesday 14th Apr WHEW!

Day three was a toughie, legs gas me pretty hard and I went higher on the numbers to push myself.

Video will be up tomorrow arvo, better quality and better audio (I hope). Still very new to this whole process so bare with me.

As usual please share; sharing is getting more eyes on and increasing the chance of someone being able to donate.

Thank you all lovely people, I will update after tomorrow night!! Share

Half Way to Goal

Monday 13th Apr Day two's video will be up tomorrow afternoon, please look out for it.

$288 for R U OK? That is incredible. The first two workouts are down and I feel like my expectations have already been blown out of the water.

Huge thank you to Can-Do Albany (my place of work) for the support for myself and R U OK? There's still a long way to go but my confidence is high and I will not let myself down.

Thank you to Ace, Kayla, the Anonymous donator and Kim for the donations so far. Incredible.

Please continue sharing.

Take a look at the facebook post to share:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ARyv8FkgD/

The Youtube for video uploads:
https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke

R U OK? for resources:
https://www.ruok.org.au/

and why not Can-Do Albany. Such a generous donation from my workplace gets a link as well:
https://www.candoalbany.com.au/   Share

Day One Done

Sunday 12th Apr Day one is uploaded onto YouTube for anyone wanting to have a look. PLEASE CONTINUE SHARING. https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke

#lifttheweight R U OK? Anytime Fitness Share

Challenge Starts Tomorrow

Friday 10th Apr Hey Everyone, 

The day is almost here, tomorrow the challenge starts and the universe felt it was a good idea for me to get sick just a couple of days before. 

I will still be participating, I will still video and share, I am still in it. Maybe just a little more exhausted going into it than I'd like.

Thank you to everyone for the donations - $180 already is wild. Please keep in mind if you donate tomorrow Anytime Fitness will match your donation so it could be very big, very quick.

Videos are up for my intro, I will post an updat on the first day via video on my Youtube channel Sunday morning.

Please share, donate if you can!

Links:

R U OK?: https://www.ruok.org.au/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke
Donation Page: https://www.lifttheweight.org.au/fundraisers/lukecooper/lift-the-weight Share

Youtube Channel is MADE!

Tuesday 7th Apr As mentioned, to keep myself accountable I will be aiming to update and record as much as I can. For this I have created a Youtube channel and the first two videos go up TONIGHT! 

A brief introduction from myself and breakdown of the workout and my plan. If you would like to please take a look tomorrow morning!

https://www.youtube.com/@LifttheWeight-Luke Share

Filming starts

Tuesday 7th Apr I have just made an intro video and a small explanation video for anyone to follow along. I will share the link to these closer to the day. I hope you all find a reason to share, look atr R U OK? resources and engage with the content while its here. Share

Introduction

Saturday 28th Mar Hello to anyone that may be viewing this. I have accepted the challenge for R U OK? through Anytime Fitness and want to see how far this gets.

I will post updates and images for you to follow throughout and look forward to drumming up as much support as I can going forward. 

Please, if you are able share this page, donate if you can and look at what R U OK? do and what they are about. As someone passionate about mental health this is just the challenge I want to take on and although it won't be easy, I think I'll be able to handle it.


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