Raising funds for

Zero2Hero

Zero 2 Hero logo with black and red text and red accents.

I’m running to inspire young Australians to step outside their comfort zones, build mental strength through movement, and believe in what’s possible. Strength isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build, one step at a time.

All funds raised will support WA charity, zero2hero, who provide leading youth mental health programs that educate, engage and empower young people to positively manage their own mental health wellbeing and prevent suicide in the community.

About Zero2Hero

Zero2Hero is a Western Australia–based youth charity focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Australia, with a strong emphasis on suicide prevention. The organisation achieves this through a range of innovative programs, events, and educational initiatives designed to engage and support young people.

I chose to support Zero2Hero because of its strong focus on youth mental health and suicide prevention, empowering young people through education and early intervention. Chad Runs Aus is a fundraising event dedicated to this cause, with all funds raised going directly to Zero2Hero to support its youth mental health programs. Through this initiative, Chad aims to help increase awareness, improve access to education, and strengthen mental health support for young people and communities across Australia.

Vision
Zero2Hero’s vision is to empower young people to confidently manage their own mental health and wellbeing, while also encouraging them to support and uplift others in their communities.

Mission
The mission of Zero2Hero is to deliver impactful programs that educate, engage, and empower young people with the skills and knowledge needed to look after their mental health, build resilience, and actively contribute to suicide prevention in the community.

Two young women smiling and embracing outdoors in a wooded area, with other people in the background.
Infographic titled "Our 2025 Impact" with four sections showing achievements: 1) Delivered 1,155 workshops with an icon of a person teaching two others, 2) Impacted 66,156 young people with a raised fist icon, 3) Educated 29,799 students with a brain icon, 4) Reached 268 schools with a school building icon.
Two women on a suspension bridge in a forest, wearing helmets and harnesses, smiling at the camera.
Group of smiling teenagers posing outdoors in a wooded area, some wearing black hoodies with camp logos.