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25.01.2022 We hope that today is indeed a happy Mothers Day, that there is much to celebrate and that Mums feel loved. But we know that its a difficult day for some, that some have lost their Mum or the relationship is broken. Please know youre not alone. To every mother thats lost a son or daughter to suicide, youre in our thoughts today. Wherever today finds you, we want to take this moment to say that were with you, that your life matters, your story matters.... Its OK to not be OK. If things get a little too tough, talk to someone you trust, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for help or visit our "Find Help" page for helpful links: https://carsforhope.com.au/find-help/

25.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is completely unacceptable that we lose 800,000 people to suicide every year. Cars For Hope will continue to invest into the research and prevention of suicide but we dont think its a work only for the experts. We believe theres a part for all of us to play, that perhaps suicide prevention begins in countless simple miracles every single day. Were all invited. Smile at someone, know someone, say something, ask the question, make... the call, take the drive. Every life is priceless and fragile. We get to fight and care, for the people around us. There are plenty of things to fight about and for over the course of our lives lets remember that people are the most important thing and the brightest surprises on the planet. Suicide prevention starts when were willing to talk, willing to ask the hard question, willing to say the honest thing. Maybe the bravest move well ever make it to ask for help. We need to keep talking about the things that people tend to ignore. Lets learn what it means to love people who are hurting and what it means to love ourselves. Lets let go of the past and embrace the possibility that things can get better because were all stories still going. Were not saying that its easy. But were saying that its worth it. Were saying that miracles do turn up, as long as you turn up everyday for those to the left of you, and to the right of you. It is our hope that you will never ever give up. #IAMDRIVEN

25.01.2022 Is it any wonder why 2 OUT OF 3 people living with mental illness suffer in silence? Help your Cars For Hope defeat mental health stigma by making a tax deductible donation before June 30: https://carsforhope.com.au/donate/ #WeDontSayThatHere

24.01.2022 8 years apart and not a lot has changed here. But over the years weve met some amazing people through the car community. A lot of them are our closest friends now. Tag your mates who youve met through cars. Ask them how theyre going. We could all use a bit of a check in during these times. And if things are tough, know that we see you, we hear you and were with you.

24.01.2022 Sorry, but we dont say that here. If things are getting tough. We hear you. We see you. Were with you. Help your Cars For Hope defeat mental health stigma by making a tax deductible donation before June 30: https://carsforhope.com.au/donate/

23.01.2022 Everyone heals in their own time. Be patient.

22.01.2022 Remember to forgive yourself, and to forgive others. Its too easy to be outraged these days, so much harder to change things, to reach out, to understand. Try to make your time matter: minutes and hours and days and weeks can blow away like dead leaves, with nothing to show but time you spent not quite ever doing things, or time you spent waiting to begin. Meet new people and talk to them. Make new things and show them to people who might enjoy them.... Smile too much. And, when you can, love.

22.01.2022 Its okay to have bad days. They do not erase the progress youve made. Nothing can take away how far youve come.

22.01.2022 "Recently I was in a pretty bad place again, and looking back onto Cars For Hope inspired me to enter my car in a driving event in Perth two weeks ago at the last minute." This is Jonos story: https://carsforhope.com.au/2016/11/jono-age-24/

21.01.2022 You play a role in so many peoples lives. Their stories would not be the same without you.

21.01.2022 We know nights can be hard. Whats something that is making yours better?

21.01.2022 "I dont want to get to that point. I dont want to leave my wife and kids that memory of me. So here I am at work typing this because I want to get help but I also want to help others. Cars are my love and it gives me pleasure to be around them and likeminded people. I want to be a part of this movement. I want to help." This is Ardens story: https://carsforhope.com.au/2017/03/arden-age-41/

21.01.2022 We think this is how we’re supposed to be in the world - present and in awe.

21.01.2022 One big car family.

19.01.2022 At the heart of everything we do at Cars For Hope, our goal has always been to move people from a place of shame and isolation to community and from hopelessness to hope. More than anything our ambition is to remind those in need that theyre not alone in the places they feel stuck. During these tough times weve seen some of you doing some amazing things on the frontline, weve seen you drop down for 25 to raise awareness for mental health, weve seen some incredible doors o...pen, things we could not even imagine. To say weve been inspired by your efforts is an understatement. With the Coronavirus having reached pandemic levels and our elders being one of the most vulnerable to the disease, some countries and states have ordered lockdowns which has led to older adults living in long term care facilities to be isolated from their loved ones. Isolation creates feelings of loneliness, which can lead to poorer physical health and quality of life. Physical isolation is important for public health right now, but our elders deserve to feel supported, too. Last week, the team at Cars For Hope and our families each wrote a handwritten letter that will be delivered to an isolated elder in need at a long term care facility. This is our way of embracing our elders during these uncertain times and saying thanks for everything theyve done for us. Our way of saying we see you, we hear you and were with you.

19.01.2022 Your struggles are valid no matter what they look like. You are enough regardless of what may be telling you otherwise.Your struggles are valid no matter what they look like. You are enough regardless of what may be telling you otherwise.

19.01.2022 "Its taken me an awful long time to get to a point in life where I can open up like this, but if someone reads this and is helped by it in some form, then its all been worth it." Jared drives a Subaru and this is his story: https://carsforhope.com.au/2018/02/jareds-story

18.01.2022 Get behind the Cars For Hope movement this June! Take 15% off storewide including stickers, t-shirts and hoodies with the code 15OFF at checkout. Ends 11:59pm AEDT Tuesday 30 June 2020. Spread hope: https://store.carsforhope.com.au/

17.01.2022 "Had a tyre failure today and was stuck on the side of a busy street trying to change wheels. Long story short, I was missing a few tools necessary to get it changed but I had a friend come help get it done. About 20 minutes later, the job was finished and we walked to have lunch and laughed it off. Just happens that the CFH sticker was right above where this all happened. Reminded me that I have support from my mates, and to look at the positives around me. Although I was in a crappy spot with the wrong tools, etc, I didn't give up and it was just a nice sunny day too! What this sticker and group is about is so important. This is what drives me."

17.01.2022 Get behind the Cars For Hope movement this December! Take 15% off storewide including stickers, t-shirts and hoodies with the code 15OFF at checkout. Ends 11:59pm AEDT Monday 14 December 2020. Spread hope: https://store.carsforhope.com.au/

16.01.2022 10 years ago our friend Annabel believed the lie that she didnt matter anymore. Our hearts are heavy for anyone who has had to deal with anything like we did. The sad truth is that over 65,000 people attempt suicide each year in Australia. That translates to an attempt every 8 minutes. In 2018 we lost 3046 people to suicide, thats 3046 far too many. We created the #IAMDRIVEN World Suicide Prevention Campaign in honour of Annabel with the goal to educate people about suicide..., incite conversations about suicide prevention, and raise funds for mental health research and recovery. This September, we need your help with our campaign, we want to see those numbers change. We believe its possible. We believe it starts with inviting you to consider the things worth living for. Whats your list? What are your reasons to stay alive? What drives you? Weve taken inspiration from your lists over the years and were certain your reasons will help someone else this year. What happened with Annabel changed our lives. There is a good chance you know an Annabel. Maybe you are an Annabel. Either way, you are breathing, living, reading these words and reflecting on the life that led you here. Together we can help people see that there are so many good reasons why you should stay. Find out how you can get involved with #IAMDRIVEN at www.carsforhope.com.au/iamdriven

14.01.2022 As we pause to remember the men and women killed in combat, we choose also to remember the soldiers lost to suicide. To soldiers and to the friends and family of soldiers, we pause to acknowledge you today, to say that you matter. The things you’ve seen, the things you’ve lost, the battles that you fight, the dreams that steal your sleep may we never call them small. And we apologise for the ways that we forget, for the ways that we are selfish, for our lack of understandi...ng. Perhaps the ones who’ve never been there, we can’t begin to comprehend words like war and fight and home. We don’t know what they weigh and what they cost. Today we also acknowledge the higher rate of PTSD in our veteran community. To the ones who fought for peace and freedom, we hope those things for you. We hope for rest and healing, and innocence again. We hope for people who will listen and the strength in you to speak. May other people know you, walk with you in the questions and recovery. May you get the help you need, the help that you deserve. Today, we say that we see you, and not only as a soldier but also as a person. Someone not unlike us. You are significant. You are not forgotten. Finally, humbly, thank you. #RemembranceDay #TodayIRemember

14.01.2022 For as long as we are behind the wheel, we are free. Agree? #IAMDRIVEN

13.01.2022 It’s OK if today was hard or full of mistakes. Tomorrow will bring you another chance to try again. You got this.

13.01.2022 We want you to know that help exists. We want you to know that there are people who want to offer it to you. We want you to know that you dont have to do this alone. Lifeline are there to help. Call 13 11 14 any time or visit our "Find Help" page for mental health resources and helpful links: https://carsforhope.com.au/find-help/

13.01.2022 "The automotive world has always been my one and true passion. Its one thing I inherited from my hero, my Father. Pretty much from birth cars have given me a very euphoric feeling; its hard to explain." This is Daltons story: https://carsforhope.com.au/2020/04/dalton-age-24/

13.01.2022 When was the last time you went for a drive just because?

12.01.2022 Today is the day we say Happy Fathers Day. We hope its that exactly, that theres much to celebrate and Dads feel loved. We know that its a difficult day for some, that there are border closures, that some have lost their Dad or the relationship is broken. Please know youre not alone. To every father thats lost a daughter or son to suicide, youre in our thoughts. Wherever today finds you, we want to take this moment to say that were with you, that your life matters, ...your story matters. Its OK to not be OK. If things get a little too tough, talk to someone you trust, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for help or visit our "Find Help" page for helpful links: https://carsforhope.com.au/find-help/

12.01.2022 We truly believe that your story, your life, the role you play in this world is unlike any other. We want to see what tomorrow looks like with you in it.

11.01.2022 Introducing UTS Motorsports Electric get up close and you’ll see the many hours of creative design in the chassis, steering, suspension and electric motor departments. There is no doubt that this is an amazing piece of engineering and while this year has been like no other, it’s the big hearts of the talented students behind this car that remained the same and that’s what we’re most proud of. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the important of connection. At times, we’v...e needed to stay physically apart, and as the world around us has changed the fundamental need for connection has seen the UTS Motorsports team come together in other ways as they continued to march towards their Formula-SAE Competition goals. Meet UTSME: Bianca.

10.01.2022 Know this: you can start over each new morning.

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas to you wherever this find you. If your heart is heavy. If so much is missing or broken. If tomorrow feels impossible. We hope there are reminders of beauty, reminders of wonder, reminders of those things inside your life. You deserve every colour, racecars and every good gift.

08.01.2022 "The owner of this AE86 is Adrian Lee, who gets to live every Initial D fan’s dream on a daily basis..." The Hachi-Roku Feature: https://carsforhope.com.au/?p=1680

08.01.2022 The #IAMDRIVEN sticker is our way to help you raise awareness and make an impact on the lives of those struggling. For World Suicide Prevention Day this September 10 show others that you care about every person affected by suicide. Wear one on your car and join the conversation about suicide prevention and spreading the word that its okay to talk about mental health in your community. Now available from our online store: https://store.carsforhope.com.au/ Included with every sticker purchase is an A6 info card with all the campaign details and statistics.

06.01.2022 Why Sebastian Vettel is all class. #carsforhope

06.01.2022 Feeling alone in a battle against depression is something no one should ever have to experience. So to remind those in need were creating an album of photographs to remind them that their life matters and to show the love we have for them. Were asking those who wear our Cars For Hope or #IAMDRIVEN stickers to drop a photo of their car wearing our stickers on our Facebook wall or email us at [email protected]. In the comments section please include your First Name, C...ar and Location. E.g. Berty, Honda S2000, Sydney. Have a read of what the sticker means to us here: https://carsforhope.com.au/2013/01/what-that-sticker-means/ Stickers are available here: https://store.carsforhope.com.au/ Feel free to tag yourselves in this album when youve been featured and tell your mates why you wear Cars For Hope on your car.

06.01.2022 If youre having a shit day, a shit week or maybe even a shitty year. Read this. Print the image out and stick it on your wall or make it your wallpaper on your phone. Please, just dont forget this message and that its OK to ask for help. Were thinking of you. #IAMDRIVEN

05.01.2022 Its okay not to be okay. You are not alone. Taking the difficult step of reaching out when you are feeling low can be life changing. Lifeline are there to help. Call 13 11 14 any time or visit our "Find Help" page for helpful links: https://carsforhope.com.au/find-help/

05.01.2022 Have you noticed mental health messaging on all variable message boards on roads and highways across NSW to remind people that support is available? This is the handy work of the team at Lifeline and the NSW Police Force. If you, or someone you know is in need of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 any time or visit our "Find Help" page for helpful links: https://carsforhope.com.au/find-help/

05.01.2022 Of all the things we're most proud of, still being here ranks the highest. There is nothing that proves your strength more than surviving. So survive. Find your reason, whatever it may be, however small it may seem, it is worth it.

05.01.2022 Join the Cars For Hope movement and stay warm with a hoodie you can wear proudly everyday. It features a simple logo motif on the chest to help start a conversation and share your story. Plus, for a limited time get a bonus 20cm Cars For Hope Sticker in the original White/blue colourways with every hoodie purchase. Available from the online store: https://store.carsforhope.com.au/

05.01.2022 This month marks 9 years of Cars For Hope. There have been some remarkable things that have happened along this journey to drive the end of mental health stigma, but Id like to share this story. This is me at 19 at a THE-LOWDOWN.com car meet on the rooftop of Fox Studios in Sydney with my friends Amy and Marija. In the distance I hear a man ask So whats the deal with this? Whats Cars For Hope? As I turned around to answer his question a complete stranger had jumped in an...d started explaining our story to the man. He said we were a group of car guys raising awareness for depression, anxiety and suicide prevention throughout the car community. For those struggling, its a safe place to talk about their experiences. And I loved that he used the phrase a safe place because thats exactly what were all about. No matter how big or small your challenges were and despite what the world thinks or what your mind is saying about it, our message was and always will be, that they matter. More than ever we seem to have mental health at the forefront of our minds with the pandemic were currently living through. What Ive noticed lately is how my friends speak to each other. They say things like I knew you would understand and I just know I could tell you that and youd be cool with it. It really hit me because, there it is again, its that safe place. We didnt invent hope or help or community, or the idea that every person has a story and every story matters, but its been incredibly humbling to see people respond to those ideas. Its been so amazing to see those ideas begin to touch and move and change people. I cant stress enough, that this charity organisation only exists and is only made possible thanks to all of the car clubs, partners, volunteers and the thousands of supporters across the globe that believe in our story. Our combined efforts will inspire life-saving conversations, challenge stigma and we will continue to connect people to the help that they need and deserve. If youve contributed in any way, shape or form to the Cars For Hope family. Please take a step back today and really soak it in. Because of you, we get to hear from those sitting across of a counsellor for the first time or someone in a desperate moment who picks up the phone to dial 13 11 14 for Lifeline Crisis Support. People literally choosing to stay alive. Weve seen some incredible doors open, things that we could not even imagine. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Keep safe, Berty

04.01.2022 "I want to share this story because car culture did not only save me from the spiralling trap which is depression, but also pulled me out the darkest time in my life." This is AJs story: https://carsforhope.com.au/2015/11/aj-age-25/

04.01.2022 Because in the end, what you do isnt going to be nearly as interesting or important as who you do it with. Agree? #carsforhope

04.01.2022 They say the open road helps you see where youve been and where youre going. #ForPaul #carsforhope

03.01.2022 There is a Cars For Hope sticker on the rear wing. We don’t know whose car it is or how the sticker got there. But we know what that sticker means. It means: https://carsforhope.com.au/2013/01/what-that-sticker-means/

03.01.2022 Over 65,000 people attempt suicide each year in Australia. That translates to an attempt every 8 minutes. In 2018 we lost 3046 people to suicide, thats 3046 far too many. We created the #IAMDRIVEN World Suicide Prevention Campaign with the goal to educate people about suicide, incite conversations about suicide prevention, and raise funds for mental health research and recovery. This September, we need your help with our campaign, we want to see those numbers change. We beli...eve its possible. We believe it starts with inviting you to consider the things worth living for. Whats your list? What are your reasons to stay alive? What drives you? Together we can help people see that there are so many good reasons why you should stay. Find out how you can get involved with #IAMDRIVEN at www.carsforhope.com.au/iamdriven

03.01.2022 Were all leads in our own stories.

03.01.2022 We believe in hope, in help, in a better tomorrow. We believe in you.

03.01.2022 You make today better.

03.01.2022 There is a Cars For Hope sticker on the rear window. We don’t know whose car it is or how the sticker got there. But we know what that sticker means. It means: https://carsforhope.com.au/2013/01/what-that-sticker-means/

02.01.2022 Theres just something about driving late at night, isnt there?