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Matt Jacobs

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172
kms

My target 155 kms

How many big steps I've taken for little lives

My progress

172kms

My goal

155kms

I'm taking on 3km a day throughout August

5km Every Day for 31 Days in Support of Red Nose Day

Every day, nine babies and children are lost suddenly or unexpectedly in Australia.

Some families only get minutes or days with their precious little ones. Others never have the chance to meet their child at all. It's a heartbreak that no family should have to endure.

That's why I'm taking on the Red, Set, Go Challenge this August—to help support families who have experienced the loss of a precious baby or child, while raising funds for the life-saving research, counselling, and support services provided by Red Nose.

To make the challenge even more meaningful, I'm pushing myself a little further by running 5km every day for 31 days—that's 155km across the month.

If you're able to, I'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund vital research to save little lives and provides essential support to families navigating unimaginable loss.

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My Goal

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My Impact

I've helped provide 14 professional counselling sessions to families devastated by the loss of a treasured baby or child.

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My Updates

5km Every Day for 31 Days in Support of Red Nose Day

Tuesday 28th Jul

Every day, nine babies and children are lost suddenly or unexpectedly in Australia.

Some families only get minutes or days with their precious little ones. Others never have the chance to meet their child at all. It's a heartbreak that no family should have to endure.

That's why I'm taking on the Red, Set, Go Challenge this August—to help support families who have experienced the loss of a precious baby or child, while raising funds for the life-saving research, counselling, and support services provided by Red Nose.

To make the challenge even more meaningful, I'm pushing myself a little further by running 5km every day for 31 days—that's 155km across the month.

If you're able to, I'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund vital research to save little lives and provides essential support to families navigating unimaginable loss.

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My Updates

Red Set Go Challenge 2026 ✅

Monday 31st Aug

Day 30 ✅

Sunday 30th Aug
Wanted to finish the month off with a challenge, so for my dumbest idea yet, here’s what we did: * 5km Run #1 * Mt Dandenong fire trails loop #1 * Mt Dandenong fire trails loop #2 * 1000 Steps loop #1 * 1000 Steps loop #2 * 5km Run #2 43,913 steps • 34.6km • And I will absolutely be counting this towards my total kilometres!

Day 29 ✅

Saturday 29th Aug
A very light and slow 5k on the treadmill tonight as I’ve got something big planned for tomorrow… stay tuned! 

Day 28 ✅

Friday 28th Aug

Day 27 ✅

Thursday 27th Aug
A new PR today hitting 8k!

Day 26 ✅

Wednesday 26th Aug
I had to skip Monday and Tuesday this week as I was both mentally and physically exhausted! To make up for it I’ve donated another $25 for each day. BUT…. that has now pushed us over the $2k mark 💪 Back at it today, taking the new Garmin for a spin! Am I officially a runner now?

Day 23 😴

Monday 24th Aug
Big night last night celebrating my birthday, so we walked today instead…

Day 22 ✅

Saturday 22nd Aug
Did the 1000 steps to mix things up today. Plus a 3k run back to the car to hit the 5k.

Day 19, 20, 21 ✅

Friday 21st Aug
Haven’t posted in a few days but we’re still working behind the scenes! Today I ticked off one of my goals for the year and ran 5km without stopping 💪

Day 18 ✅

Tuesday 18th Aug
More of a walk than a run today, it turns out bbq ribs and beer don’t make a good pre run meal….

Day 17 ✅

Monday 17th Aug
And today’s…. Brought to you by the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack!

Day 16 ✅

Monday 17th Aug
I forgot to take a photo and post again yesterday so here is a picture of yesterday’s sunset. We ended up doing 5k on the treadmill late last night!

Day 15 ✅

Saturday 15th Aug
5k with the cousins! I said I’d donate $25 for everyone who joins me throughout August, so that’s another $75 raised!

Day 14 ✅

Saturday 15th Aug

Day 13 ❌

Friday 14th Aug
Had to take a day off yesterday, wasn’t feeling the best! I donated $25 to make up for it, and we’ll make up the 5km another day. We’re back on track for day 14 💪

Day 12 ✅

Wednesday 12th Aug

Day 11 😴✅

Tuesday 11th Aug
To quote the great Josh Homme: “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now.”

Day 10 ✅

Monday 10th Aug
Another indoor session today. Very slow one at that, but we got there🫡

Day 9 ⁉️

Sunday 9th Aug
Big night last night, rough day today… so we walked instead (sorry)! My legs also needed a break, but we still hit 5km. Does it still count?

Day 8 ✅

Sunday 9th Aug
Forgot to take a photo and upload yesterday, so here’s a photo from the post run shenanigans!

Week 1 ✅

Friday 7th Aug
Everything hurts…

Day 6 ✅

Thursday 6th Aug
Another treadmill session today, followed by a full upper body workout 🏋️

Day 5 ✅

Wednesday 5th Aug
Indoor session today as the Melbourne weather is playing games! My legs are a bit cooked tonight so we did some intervals, still hit 5k though!

Day 4 ✅

Tuesday 4th Aug
Reality is setting in now, this is going to be one hard month! Legs are getting sore but seem to be recovering well between runs. Another cold wet winters night in Melbourne 🌧️

Day 3 ✅

Monday 3rd Aug
Evening run in the freezing cold…. Loved it!

Day 2 ✅

Sunday 2nd Aug

Day 1 ✅

Saturday 1st Aug
Day 1 done and dusted 🏃🏻5km down, 150km to go. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Together we’ve already raised $1,128. 30 days to go!

New Goal Set!

Friday 31st Jul

Thank you so much to everyone who donated so early. Your generosity meant we reached the original $1,000 goal before the month had even started, which is incredible. I really appreciate all of your support. I've now updated the fundraising goal to $1,500. Thank you again for helping make such a great start.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$338.44

New Litho Group

BREAKTHROUGH DONATION

$155

Julie Jacobs

A dollar for every km. Good on you xx

BREAKTHROUGH DONATION

$75

Matt Jacobs (chris, Megan And Caleb)

$25 each for Chris, Megan and Caleb for joining me on today’s run!

$57.03

Chris $ Jackie Velo

Fabulous work Matt!

$55.95

Chris Jacobs

Onya matty!!

$55.95

Matt Jacobs

$55.95

Dollar Match

$55.95

Claire Metcalfe

$55.95

Lou Lou

Good on you Matty. Love ya.

$55.95

Nicole Brookes

$55.95

Fairy Godmother

Run forest run ♥️♥️

$55.95

Percy Mcgersy

🏃🏃🏃

$55.95

Michelle Mcgee

$55.95

Teresa Anderson

So proud of you Matt, good on you. Love from the tropics.

$55.95

Anne Angus

Good on you Matt. Such a worthwhile cause. ❤️

$51

Josephine Macri

Good luck! No doubt you dont need it.

$50

The Metcalfes

All the best Matt!

$50

Holly Duke

$50

Matt Jacobs

Missed 2 days so I’m donating $25 for each day

$50

Grandma And Grumpy

Well done Wodgie

$45.30

Josie Delaney

Onya Matty :)

$40

Christian

Go Matt!

$34.40

Maximus

Good luck Matty, it’s a great cause your running for mate.

$34.40

Damo Ciccone

Good stuff boss

$34.40

Sujayne

Well done Matt 🥰

$34.40

Anonymous

$34.40

Kaitlyn Stewart

$34.40

Aunt Bunny

Good on ya! Xx

$30

Megan Jacobs

$30

Awin Senewiratne

$30

Ash Jacobs

$30

Dazz

$30

Dazz

$28.81

Kelli Kowalski

Smash it out of the park!!

$28.81

Al

Congratulations Matt on supporting Red nose day

$25

Sybil Jacobs

For my favourite grandchild x

$25

Matt Jacobs

$25 for missing a day!

$25

Hannah

kudos 💪

$23.81

Jeffrey Jacobs

$20

Darren Bauer

Keep going!