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ALLBIDS and our partnership with provide support Lifeline Canberra

Saturday, 20 September 2014 | Muhammad Awais

At ALLBIDS it is one of our objectives to support local charity events. This September we have partnered with Lifeline Canberra, alongside The Michael Buhagiar “R U OK” Cup Trivia Night 2014.

We are hosting a live charity auction for the benefit, which supports a greater cause for Lifeline Canberra.

All  proceeds from the trivia night, and 50% of the profits from the auction items, will go to Lifeline Canberra and will be used to assist with the ongoing services that they provide within the region.

The Michael Buhagiar “RUOK?” Cup was first held by the CCSCA in 2010 and remembers  the life of long time CCSCA and Cricket ACT player Michael Buhagiar who tragically took his own life after suffering and struggling with depression for many years. Tammi Horton, Canberra City & Suburban Cricket Association & Last Man Stands Canberra T20 Cricket have come together over the last two years to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the ACT region and raise much needed funds for Lifeline Canberra and the RUOK?Day Foundation.

The annual Michael Buhagiar Cup T20 Winter Cricket competition, trivia night and auction has raised just over $10,000 for Lifeline Canberra & The RUOK? Day Foundation.

Tammi Horton, Michael’s wife, said “Michael suffered depression most of his adult life. It didn’t always inhibit his daily life but it was like a deep little demon that surfaced every now and then and at times was debilitating. Cricket was a huge part of Michael’s life, Michael not only loved the game but loved the day of chatting with the boys about everything and nothing. He wasn’t one to pick up the phone and call his mates for those chats so really looked forward to Saturdays. It was also an escape for Michael.

There are so many resources available to those living with depression however the struggle lies in knowing what it is and where to find it. The first steps are often the hardest, but are vital and a lifeline to someone facing the darkness of suicide.

We can’t do anything for Michael now but through the very sad loss and raising awareness we can hope to save another life and another family from the devastation that suicide leaves behind”