It's Okay To Row For A Day

Welcome to the Ultimate 24-Hour Rowing Challenge!

Gear up for It’s Okay, to Row For A Day, an intense mental and physical challenge set for Saturday, June 8th at F45 Studio in Hastings. This round-the-clock rowing event is designed to test your limits and support a vital cause. Whether you're part of a team pushing through the 24-hour marathon, taking a brief turn on our communal rower, or supporting through donations, your involvement makes a significant impact.

Join us to raise vital funds for It's Okay, Not To Be Okay, and help make a difference in mental health awareness and support.

Get Involved

Team Participation

Assemble your squad of 3 to 6 members and prepare to row continuously for a day. It's not about speed or distance; it's about endurance, teamwork, and sheer willpower. When your strategies falter and you're running on adrenaline, it’s your team spirit that will see you through to that final siren.

TEAM ROW

Communal Rower

Not ready for the full 24 hours? No problem! Book a 15-minute slot on our communal rower. It’s a great way to contribute, experience the event's electric atmosphere, and cheer on the teams. Every row helps us get closer to our fundraising goal, supporting local mental health initiatives.

COMMUNAL ROW

Support the Cause

All entry fees go directly to the local mental health charity, "It's Okay Not To Be Okay." This event is more than just rowing; it's about raising awareness, generating funds, and experiencing the camaraderie of our incredible health and fitness community. If you can’t join us on the rower, consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to support this vital cause.

DONATE

Why We Row

IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY was started in 2016 by us three grieving sisters who lost our brother Ben to suicide. Our goals and mission are to reduce stigma, start conversations and provide practical support to those suffering mental ill health and grief and ultimately for suicide prevention.

IT’S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY runs mental health presentations in schools, workplaces and sporting clubs, provides sponsorship of counselling sessions to ensure that those who are financially vulnerable are still able to access these vital services. For those bereaved by suicide, we provide resources and grief packs to help navigate this journey with support.

We know where there is deep grief, there was great love.

Along with our social media campaigns, these activities combine to increase mental health literacy and raise awareness about the support available directly to those that may need it along with their loved ones.

Funds are raised via community events as well as donations and the sale of merchandise bearing our name, IT’S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY. Since starting in 2016 we have gifted 105 grief packs, run over 26 events, and sponsored $19,897.05 in counselling, however the need in the community has increased significantly so to meet this increased demand, we have sought and been endorsed as a DGR Registered Charity, so all donations are now tax deductible.

DONATE

What to Expect

Registered participants will receive a detailed 'What to Expect' email two weeks prior to the event, outlining everything you need to know and bring to make it through the 24 hours.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with challenge, support, and community spirit. Let’s make a significant impact together!

See ya on the Rower,

Trav & Shelly

Hosted By

F45 Hastings

Unit 2/1907 Frankston - Flinders Rd,

Hastings VIC 3915

Event Time

10am Sat 8th June - 10am Sun 9th June

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay