Remembering Michael

Out of the Shadows 2024

We're walking to remember Michael Aitken

Michael Aitken, late husband of Nicolai and father to Amy and William lost his life when they were only 4 and 2. We are walking as a family to remember Michael, who left this earth too young. Each year, too many lose their life to suicide, and together we want to help people connect with supports that could quite possibly save their life.

Our impact so far

We've raised $13,411 so far to answer 343 calls 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.

343

Our Achievements

Thank you to our Sponsors

Our Top Donors

$6,500

St Jude's Health Care Services

$211

Zac Oliver

$211

Jeanie Christensen

$6.5k

St Jude's Health Care Services

$211

Zac Oliver

$211

Jeanie Christensen

Much love to you all. Jeanie (Bronnie's mum)

$167

Benjamin Hills

So proud of you Amy <3 This a great cause

$158

Ethan Gallagher

$158

Lux Bathroom Renovations

$130

Em And Jake

Love you Amy 🫶🫶🫶

$127

Thisura & Jess

So proud of Amy. Lots of love from us!

$123

Scott Bennett

$123

Scott Bennett

$123

Rebecca Walsh

Thankyou Amy for campaigning and raising awareness for such an important cause!

$123

Bronnie

It was lovely walking with you yesterday and hearing about Uncle Michael. love, Bronnie

$123

Megan

$108

Mandeep Virk

$108

Stephanie

Best of luck pod buddy!

$106

Manpreet Nancy Kaur

Because I feel this pain of losing a loved one, I don't want anyone else to go through this pain again. Great initiative

$106

Fiona Taylor

I’m supporting your walk in honour of your dad Amy. Well done for raising awareness for such an important cause.

$106

Anonymous

$106

Irina

I am honoured to support this cause, knowing that my contribution will help make a positive difference. Together, we can create a brighter future and bring hope to those who need it most.

$106

Liam Peers

$105

Eliana Verrecchia

$100

Anonymous

$100

Paige Hamilton-smith

On behalf of my longest friend to a great cause, love Paige and Lawson xx

$100

Kerry Coventry And Family

$100

Anonymous

$82

Marie Andersson

Wishing you all the best with your fundraising. Thinking of you and your family x

$82

Mark Jennings

Fantastic Stuff Will, your Dad will always be remembered with love. He was a much loved Brother and Friend to me.

$82

Rob Sims

Great cause Amy to remember your day and something that has touched our cricket club several times

$82

John Osborne

Depression is starting to be acknowledged

$82

Emily Beeson

Great work raising awareness for such an important cause, thinking of you Amy.

$82

Lucas Sims

$82

Nathan Parsons

$80

Rosanna Baggetta

Thank you for sharing your story.

$78

Jennie And Jim

Good luck Amy and well done on a worthwhile cause.

$55

Sue Elliott

🥰

$54

Ethan Hyde

$54

Asritha Siddantham

$53

Andrew B

$53

Broden Spann

$53

Gail Essery

Amy thank you for bringing awareness to such a worthy cause xx

$53

Dave Elliott

$53

Josh Lloyd

Good on you, Amy!

$53

Fevie Ragandang

Good luck, Amy. So proud if you😊

$53

Sean Davitt

$53

Sarah Ballard

Well done amazing Amy :) I'm happy to support you in this cause in any way I can.

$53

Anonymous

From Tom and Alex ❤️

$53

Samuel Cortes

$53

National Storage Matched Donation

$53

Allanah Catalano

Love this!! ❤️❤️

$53

Carmel Cross

Great Job

$53

Alex Jennings

$53

Dawnia And Daniel

$53

Lee Simpson

Good Luck Amy

$50

Amelia Kaldani

Great cause, happy to be a part of it.

$50

Rachel Howard

💕💕

$50

Marcus Jennings

❤️

$50

Rachael Oliver

❤️

$50

Joshie

Amazing cause my dear 💕

$50

Jordan Rogers

$50

Jasmine Christensen

You are doing so much to support others with their mental health way more than you may realise <3

$50

Anonymous

$50

Carole O'riordan

$43

Ted N Sue

In memory of your father

$43

Ted N Sue

In memory of your dad

$43

Bethany Laybourne

$43

Julie Oliver

Proud of you and your family xx

$42

Amy Bennett

Proud to be walking with you to remember dad ❤️

$41

Christine Walsh

$41

Amy Bennett

Forever grateful in your support for Mental health and dad ❤️

$41

Thomas Spiden

Keep walking girl

$41

Amy Bennett

$41

Nicolai Bennett

Proud of you and Amy for walking in memory of your dad.

$41

Grace Kokir

Love you Amy💓 proud of you! What a beautiful way to remember your dad xx

$41

Nicolai Bennett

Proud of you and William walking in memory of your Dad.

$41

Will

$41

Wi

$41

Hannah Smith

❤️

$41

Alana Sextkn

$41

Penno

Keep fighting that good fight Amy 👏

$41

Kat Sambrooks

My thoughts are with you and the family Nicky ❤️

$41

Faye Baker

Proud of you Amy! 💘

$41

Emma R

$41

Izzy Dono

❤️❤️

$41

Lee Fernihough

So very proud of you Amy.

$41

Lynette Stocker

Always in our hearts Michael

$41

Emily O

$41

Tonia Pienaar

Far too many people suffer in silence. I support you Amy in your mission to help others find the support they need. No one should struggle alone.

$41

Nicolai Bennett

$41

Lilian Cairns

$41

Hazel Carbungco

$41

Katia Touzel

$41

National Storage Matched Donation

$40

Bonnie Crowe

To Amy, William & Nicolai X Bonnie & Leigh

$39

Carolyn Wallace

Proud of you! You and your family are doing a wonderful thing ☺️❤️

$39

Lauren Marsden

❤️

$32

Emily O

$26

Aivie Eguac

$21

Asha

$21

Angeline Redondo

$21

Nat O'connell

Well Done Amy ! :)

$21

Sanjeev

Good job will

$21

Jinny Howard

$21

Anonymous

$21

Claire Bagnall

Best of luck Amy xx

$20

Ian Elliott

$20

Erika Rehm

You can do it Amzzz!! For Amy’s Papa 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 xxx

$20

Dustin Nielson

Well done Blake.

$20

Alison Robson

Well done Amy, thinking of you!

$11

Jodie Grigsby

$11

Gemma Barrett

Well done Amy!

$11

Jo Atkinson

$10

Anonymous

$5

Lana Signal

Well done for raising awareness for such an important cause. xx

Our Team Members