1m steps for Lifeline
Every year, Lifeline receives more than 1 million calls from people in crisis. Before World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, I am walking that number - one step at a time - to raise funds for Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli
Why I’m walking
I’m Alistair Carmichael, Board Chair of Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli. Every day, our local volunteers answer calls from people who are crisis and need someone to listen. Nationally, Lifeline receives more than 1 million calls a year.
This year, I set myself a challenge: walk the million calls. One step for every call. Over six weeks. Finishing on World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.
With the million steps, I am hoping to raise awareness and raise funds. Funds raised will help Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli to answer the call and make sure no one faces their darkest moment alone.
On this site and linked socials I will share the journey. You can donate through the link (which opens to the Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman Kirribilli donation page)
Thank you for being part of the walk
Alistair, Board Chair
My progress
Last updated 1 August 2026
25,350 of 1,000,000 steps
$426 of $50,000 goal raised
40 days to go
Follow the walk
The good days and the hard ones - I’m posting daily from 1 August. Follow along on Instagram or catch the highlights here
1 August - The 1,000,000 has begun, with a 18k step walk
Above Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli
Since 1968, Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli has been providing crisis support and suicide prevention services to those most vulnerable in our community—because we believe nobody should face crisis alone
Our services include: Crisis Support (13 11 14), Counselling, Support Groups, Lifeline Connect, Financial Counselling, Training
If you or someone you know needs support, Lifeline is there 24/7