WHY THIS MATTERS

Hi, my name’s Hayden.

When I was 7 years old, my mum took her own life to escape the terror of an abusive partner. The effects of that loss have followed me throughout my life and, at times, have crippled me.

I’ve set off on this journey—not for myself, but for her.

I was too young to help my mum. But maybe, through a little bit of optional suffering now, I can help stop the suffering of women like her.

My prpose now is to raise awareness and funds with the support of Beyond DV, so that other women don’t lose their battle with domestic violence.

If, through this journey, we can save even one woman’s future… If we can stop one child from growing up without the love and presence of their mother. Then this will have been worth it.

If I had been the man I am today, back then, I would have moved heaven and earth to keep her safe from the terror she faced.

But I couldn’t.

So now, this journey is my way of saying sorry to her.

Help me help them - before it’s too late.

Hayden Sumner