Marianne Billington

Out of the Shadows 2024

Forever in our hearts

Kirstine

16/04/1974 - 04/07/2013

I'm walking to remember my sister. Kristine.

*Kirstine Elizabeth Bestic*

Kristine was my beautiful older sister. The good looking one that was always the center of attention. Loved by all who knew her and admired by all who didn't. 

 Kirstine was my best friend for 39 years. 

Always shining bright, Kirstine was always smiles for everyone, but what was behind the light, was the things she never spoke of and neither did I, we were taught to be that way. 

To be seen and not heard.

In 2013, the things unspoken became too much for Kirstine, and tragically that light went out.
The silence that followed has been deafening. 

Eleven years later, the pain of losing her to suicide still lingers. 

But I refuse to let her memory fade, or to let others suffer in silence.

That's why I'm walking 9km to raise funds for suicide prevention. 

Every step is for her, and for every person battling the darkness alone.

Please join me in honoring my sister's memory.

Your donation, no matter the size, can help save a life. Together, we can break the stigma, offer support, and build a world where hope always shines brighter than despair.

I also walk in loving memory of Carmen Hogg, Wani + Uta Brown, Cooper Matthews, Jason Amos, Hamuera Wirimutu, Ree Ree Coopderitis, Mick Clissold, Scott Siddal.

#SuicidePrevention #InMemoryOfMySister #YouAreNotAlone

My impact so far

I've raised $415 so far to answer 10 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.

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$105.50

Tracie Lee

$82.29

Terrence Brownlie

$41.15

Lee Ramsay

Good luck and thank you for doing this, all the best.

$41.15

Sandra

What a beautiful thing you are doing Marianne. I wish we could have all met up earlier in out lives. I'm sure we have stories to tell 😘

$41.15

Tashya Cook

I’m so sorry for your loss

$41.15

Aaron

$41.15

Marianne Billington

$21.10

Karen Taylor

Beautiful words for a beautiful person x