‘He smashed it’: Teen marks 18th birthday with 100km run for charity
‘I will not be going out partying’: teen runs nine hours straight to raise funds for charity.
Our son, Rohan, is smiling in this photo, but make no mistake, he worked so hard to reach his goal of 100km.
@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I couldn't be prouder. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
There's still time to support his fundraiser for mental health 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
16.02.2026 04:38
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He's done it! And, in a time of 8:58:12!
He battled nasty asthma from a cold he's had all week, heat, & of course * 100 km * of running!
@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I couldn't be prouder parents.
Happy 18th, Rohan!
If you're able to donate to his mental health fundraiser, please do! Thanks :)
15.02.2026 03:49
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And he’s off!
14.02.2026 17:58
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Click here and donate to Mind Australia for Rohan's 100km run to raise funds for headspace Box Hill
Mind Australia supports more than 13,000 people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges every year. We have been providing this individualised,
Tomorrow, our son will embark on an extraordinary challenge for his 18th birthday. From 4am, he’ll start running towards his ultimate goal of 100km. He hopes to finish well under 10 hours. He’s raising $ for youth mental health. If you’d like to support his cause 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
14.02.2026 04:51
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Melbourne teen to run 100km for his 18th birthday - ABC listen
Instead of nightclubbing, Rohan Martin Ritchie wants to raise money for Headspace when he turns 18.
Calling all runners!
Please consider supporting our son's 100km run on his 18th birthday for the mental health organisation Headspace.
His motivations 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
His fundraising page 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
#Running #MentalHealth @scidocmartin.bsky.social
03.02.2026 23:54
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Fundraising campaign flyer for dingo research and monitoring after Victoria's fires
Victoria's fires have been devastating for people & communities, & likely so too wildlife & ecosystems. I am particularly worried about Wilkerr (dingoes), which we've been studying for over 10 years. If you'd like to support our work, please visit & donate at engage.deakin.edu.au/dingofirerec...
14.01.2026 01:55
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Update: sadly Rohan’s interview has been rescheduled because of emergency bushfire broadcasting. We’ll let you know when we have the new date!
07.01.2026 19:28
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Click here and donate to Mind Australia for Rohan's 100km run to raise funds for headspace Box Hill
Mind Australia supports more than 13,000 people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges every year. We have been providing this individualised,
Tomorrow at ~ 720 am, our son, Rohan, will be joining Lehmo on 774 ABC Melbourne, to discuss his 100km charity run and challenge for his 18th birthday! He's raising money for Headspace.
@scidocmartin.bsky.social and I couldn't be prouder!
Rohan's fundraiser 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
07.01.2026 10:15
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Northern Australia is extraordinary, and it’s under severe threat
Right now, this region, is under siege, in large part due to insatiable corporate and government desires to ‘develop’ the North.
I love Northern Australia, and it breaks my heart what's happening and is planned for this region. More people need to know why this place is so special and what's at risk, so I wrote about it. My first article for @australiainstitute.org.au's The Point. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
23.11.2025 20:06
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Click here and donate to Mind Australia for Rohan's 100km run to raise funds for headspace Box Hill
Mind Australia supports more than 13,000 people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges every year. We have been providing this individualised,
Our son, Rohan, is doing something extraordinary for his 18th birthday, & @scidocmartin.bsky.social & I are so proud.
He's partnered with Headspace to run 100km, raising money for this wonderful organisation!
If you can share or donate, we'd be very grateful!
www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
20.11.2025 00:38
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That is impressive. A true long-time listener 🙌
05.08.2025 22:33
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As I said, it was years ago! I’m not sure how long you’ve been listening for 🤣
03.08.2025 20:13
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Yes absolutely - I know a few family members who would have been left-handed if allowed 😞.
This a the third time I’ve done a story on research into left-handers, but the other two were years ago. Sorry you’ve been waiting so long for another!
27.07.2025 21:47
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Thanks and yes I totally agree. We are always our own worst critics and judges! Thank you for listening and sorry to be so slow in responding. I haven’t done a good job of fitting BlueSky into my life!
27.07.2025 21:45
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@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I would like to share our son's efforts to help others. He's documenting his training towards a 100km run fundraiser for Headspace Box Hill on his 18th birthday in Feb 2026. www.instagram.com/rohanbeyondt... On the same page he is also offering a running coaching service.
23.07.2025 10:38
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Indeed!
02.07.2025 10:26
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I couldn’t agree more!!!!
14.05.2025 10:28
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Agreed! It’s a way of demonstrating that this matters to you and you’ve put in effort!
14.05.2025 02:44
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03.04.2025 11:58
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Right back at you!!
05.05.2025 06:03
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I’m sorry I totally missed this. And thank you so much for inviting me 🙏🙏
05.05.2025 05:54
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Jen Martin, wearing headphones and a black zip-up jacket, presenting her seminar about communicating research.
Dropping in to post a fangirl update about the fab @scidocmartin.bsky.social who recently presented for #DeakinRDA about 'Telling the story of your research'.
An excellent intro to research comms + the crucial deliberations that are involved. So much wisdom, never enough time. Thanks, Jen. 🤩
09.04.2025 07:11
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It’s a great day for it! With my favourite human, @scidocmartin.bsky.social.
If you want a brighter, kinder, safer future based on evidence and the advice of experts vote Greens, Teals and sensible Independents. 🗳️ #AusVotes25
03.05.2025 01:06
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Thanks so much and sorry for my VERY slow response. I’m struggling to find time for BlueSky as much as it seems a great place to get to know a bit better! It was great to have you at the session.
27.03.2025 05:50
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Happens all the time! I’ve recently needed a big block of sick leave and lots of people asked me the same thing!
27.03.2025 05:49
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Oh that’s so incredibly kind! I would never say no to a handmade beanie, but full disclosure - I haven’t lost my hair during treatment so I would hate to ask for a beanie under false pretences!!!
03.03.2025 22:03
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Thank you!
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Support my 5394 squat challenge for breast cancer – it starts TODAY!
I am taking on the 58 Squat Challenge this month to raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Please support me!
Ok everyone, to support my amazing wife @scidocmartin.bsky.social, and all affected by breast cancer, I'm going to do 174 squats each day for every day of March.
If you can donate or share my page that'd be awesome, thanks! fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/...
01.03.2025 04:53
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