Emir Akarsu

Climbing for CFA Colac

Hi everyone,

I am participating in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb this year to help raise money to fight cancer, depression and suicide. As someone who has stood on the edge of darkness before, I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help or see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes, we simply just don’t realise that we are facing the wrong direction and all we need is someone to point us in the right direction to see the light. I was lucky to have someone show up right when I needed and prove me that a single touch can change a lot of things. Now that I’ve found my light, I would like to pay the kindness forward and be the person touching people’s lives. If you’d like to support us in this journey you can donate no matter how small. Together, we can make a difference.

9/11 Memorial

The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb remembers the 343 Firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty on 11th September 2001.

My stair climb race bib will include the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter John A Schardt in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about John A Schardt.

So far, I've raised $1,394 of my $2,000 fundraising goal.

Race result

2024$1,394

11:10.750 Donned only

Start Line Footage!

Crossing the Finish Line

Note: Some of the footage above may not include footage of you due to stream cuts or content changes for operational reasons

Recent donations from Emir’s friends

  • $150
    Melek, Yasam, Berna
    one month ago
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    Aynur
    one month ago
  • $200
    Anonymous
    3 months ago
  • $50
    Denisse Connor
    4 months ago
  • $40
    Babil Kebab House
    5 months ago
  • $35
    Babil
    5 months ago ● Babil cans & bottles 2
  • $10
    Brenda
    5 months ago
  • $100
    Joe & Danni
    5 months ago ● Best of luck Emir🤞

    Thank you so much 💙

  • $25
    duc
    5 months ago ● Thanks mate

    Thank you man 😊

  • $25
    Babil
    5 months ago ● Bottle&Can Donation 1
  • $25
    Bonnie
    5 months ago

    Thank you Bonnie 😊

  • $50
    Jeff michels
    5 months ago ● Good luck with your journey!

    Thank you Jeff!

  • $25
    Titilia Nabuta
    5 months ago ● All the best in your stair climb and thank you for your contribution and for your involvement in a worthy cause.

    Thank you so much for your support Titilia ☺️

  • $25
    Brendan Kelly
    5 months ago

    Thank you for your support 😊

  • $100
    Jen
    5 months ago

    Thank you ☺️

  • $25
    Yasar sunkar
    5 months ago ● Local hero :)

    Aww you are making me blush ☺️

  • $25
    Jule
    5 months ago ● Good luck, Mental health is serious. I am glad you are ok. Thank you for sharing your story.

    Thank you for your nice words and donation Jule.So many people don't seek help until too late because they are afraid of being judged or looking weak. I just wanna show people how quick their life can change for the better with a little bit of help.