Achievements

May 2008 The annual Extreme Challenge saw over 35 people fly to Queensland to compete in the Glasshouse Mountain’s Trail Run raising over $40,000. One in Five sponsored the participation of person who is affected by schizophrenia. He successfully trained for and completed a 30 kilometre run. 

February 2008 Bolt Blowers Surf Competition was held on a cold, wet and windy Summer’s day at Gunnamatta Beach. Over 70 surfers braved the tough conditions and helped to raise over $30,000. 

October 2007 The annual Extreme Cocktail Party was held at the Hi-Fi Bar and Ballroom. Over 400 people attended and helped raise over $40,000 

August 2007 One in Five’s inaugural Extremely Long Lunch was held at Malvern Town Hall with 200 people attending and raising over $35,000 

May, 2007 Extreme Challenge Great Ocean Road Marathon – 49 people competed in a variety of events ranging from a 6.5km run to a full marathon and raised just under $60,000 

February 2007 Bolt Blowers Surf Competition – over 50 surfers participated in the annual competition and helped to raise over $10,000 for One in Five.

Kokoda Blue Trek - June 2006

•  A group of 11 people completed a challenging trek of the Kokoda Trail raising over $50,000 for One in Five and the Mental Health Research Insitute in the process.

Missy Higgins, The Vanguard, Sydney - October 2005

•  Missy Higgins performed an intimate concert at The Vanguard on the eve of the Arias to raise money for One in Five. The night was a huge success raising over $35,000 with all proceeds being passed on to the Mental Health Research Institute.

Extreme 2005 at Albert by the Lake, Albert Park

•  650 people attended raising over $100,00 for the Mental Health Research Institute

Extreme 2004 at Albert by the Lake

•  800 people attended raising $75,000 for the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria

Mount Kilimanjaro climb, 2004

•  A group of 5 people reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro raising $10,000 for the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria

Extreme 2003 at Powerhouse, Albert Park

•  Over 600 people attended raising $35,000 for The Prahran Mission