Sponsorship Proposal: M-Brace the Magic – 50km Mental Health Walk Magic Round | Brisbane | 15 May 2026

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Why I’m Taking Part:

Mental health has always been close to my heart.  I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of poor mental health in both my personal and professional life — including the loss of my brother and close friend to mental health.

These experiences have shaped who I am and why I continue to advocate so strongly for positive mental wellbeing.

Since retiring from the NRL, my focus has been simple: to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Whether that’s through sport, fitness, community engagement, or mental health advocacy, my goal is to give back!

 

This walk isn’t about being the fittest or the strongest. It’s about standing up for something that affects so many people — often silently. This is my way of giving back, raising awareness and helping ensure support is available to those who need it.

 

About the Event – M-Brace the Magic

M-Brace the Magic is an epic 50km walk in Brisbane, held on Friday 15 May 2026 during NRL Magic Round.Past NRL and NRLW players will come together to complete a gruelling 50km walk in one day — starting and finishing at Suncorp Stadium, arriving in time for the opening Magic Round match. The walk will be joined by fans, media personalities and athletes from all backgrounds, uniting communities with one shared purpose: to shine a powerful light on mental health.

 

Why this matters:

•Over two million Aussies go without the mental health support •Access to help should never depend on financial circumstances

Every dollar raised goes directly to funding FREE mental health services through the M-Brace Fund.

This walk is dedicated to: 

•Those we have lost to mental health  •Those still fighting their battles  •The belief that together we can make a real difference

 

How You Can Support

I'm inviting individuals, friends and businesses to support this cause in one (or more) of the following ways.

Every single dollar raised goes directly to the M-Brace Fund.​​

 

Sponsorship & Participation Options:

1. Walk With Me – $50 Donation.  Join me on the day and walk:    • 5km    • 10km    • 25km (one full lap)   • Or the full 50km

This option is open to anyone who wants to be part of the journey and show their support — every step matters.​

 

2. Name or Logo on My Walk Shirt – $150 Have your name or business name, logo displayed on the shirt I will wear throughout the entire 50km walk. •Visible throughout the day •A meaningful way to show your support publicly​​

 

3. Major Shirt & Support Vehicle Sponsor – $250 (Limited to 4 Businesses Only)

Be one of only four major sponsors to receive premium visibility - email for more details bigtooks10@gmail.com​

 

4. Donation: You can also choose to simply donate directly via the official link provided below.

Every dollar counts — no amount is too small when it comes to mental health support.

Together, We Can Make a Difference.  Mental health impacts every family, every workplace and every community.​​I’m incredibly grateful for any support you can provide, whether that’s walking alongside me, sponsoring the cause, or donating. 

Together, we can honour those we’ve lost, support those still fighting and help build a stronger, more connected community.​

Please note that event and training shirts are being self-funded and all sponsorship/donation payments are to be made via the official M-Brace Fund link provided here, ensuring 100% of contributions go directly to supporting free mental health services.​Thank you for standing with us.  Tooks