Andrew Robinson
1  year  Mo Bro
platinum club

$2,915

Target: $230,000
raised $2,915 since 2025
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Mental health and suicide prevention

I have a dream where we live in a world where everyone has access to meaningful human connection.

Where people feel safe asking for help.
Where saying “I’m not okay” is met with compassion.
Where making friends as an adult doesn’t feel impossible.

That’s why I started Tough Yarns... a social project where I ask strangers to do difficult things with me to inspire connection and start meaningful conversations. Right now, that means jumping in a freezing lake in Queenstown. In November, it’ll mean something bigger.

I’ll be riding all 23 of New Zealand's official Great Rides, to raise $230,000 for Movember and start a movement around mental health, vulnerability, and doing the difficult thing.

We’re not doing this just to raise money.
We’re doing it to prove something far more important…
That difficult is relative, but everyone can do their difficult thing.
That meaningful connection is possible.
That everyone deserves and can get access to help and support.

This challenge is built around one big idea:
Doing difficult things, together, helps us grow.

Whether it’s a freezing lake or a month long bike ride, the goal is the same - to show that doing the difficult thing can be a bridge to real human connection. That choosing to show up, even imperfectly, is still showing up.

Tough Yarns has already reached hundreds of thousands - by inviting them into a moment of discomfort and connection. But this ride is where we take it further. This is where we turn a daily cold dip into international inspiration.

Every pedal stroke is for the people who feel like they’re struggling alone.
Every trail is for someone who hasn’t found the courage to ask for help yet.
Every connection we create is a reminder ... we don’t have to do this alone.

If this mission connects with you, I’d be honored if you’d donate, share, or even jump in (whether that’s into a cold lake or just a hard conversation).
Let’s make this ride matter… together.

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1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Guy Robinson
$50

Ahoy Andrew!
Well done you, you did so well in your RNZ interview with Kathryn Ryan and
I have no doubt you will do as well on your ride!
Kia kaha, pai te haere and safe travels!

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Guy Robinson
$50

Ahoy Andrew!
Well done you, you did so well in your RNZ interview with Kathryn Ryan and
I have no doubt you will do as well on your ride!
Kia kaha, pai te haere and safe travels!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Carl Robinson
$50

Goooo Andrew. I think you’re amazing. Good luck for the rest of your journey.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Carl Robinson
$50

Goooo Andrew. I think you’re amazing. Good luck for the rest of your journey.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Brandon Johnston
$230

1 down 22 to go. Keep it up, great work! <3

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Brandon Johnston
$230

1 down 22 to go. Keep it up, great work! <3

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Jeremy Serre
$50

Go Andrew, amazing challenge for a great cause!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Jeremy Serre
$50

Go Andrew, amazing challenge for a great cause!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Shona Germanos
$20

What a great goal and contribution to our community you’re making! Go bro

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Shona Germanos
$20

What a great goal and contribution to our community you’re making! Go bro

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ben Hancock
$5

Great challenge bro! Let's push!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ben Hancock
$5

Great challenge bro! Let's push!

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Tracy Dalton
$50

What a great initiative! Inspiring challenge. Twin Coast - Northland proud to be your starting point.

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Tracy Dalton
$50

What a great initiative! Inspiring challenge. Twin Coast - Northland proud to be your starting point.

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Wayne Thorburn
$50

Enjoyed the chat during coffee in Kerikeri. All the best and I look forward to following you online during your journey :)

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Wayne Thorburn
$50

Enjoyed the chat during coffee in Kerikeri. All the best and I look forward to following you online during your journey :)

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
John Papesch
$50

Great to meet you at Barrow boys and best wishes for the great ride!

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
John Papesch
$50

Great to meet you at Barrow boys and best wishes for the great ride!

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$100

All the best for your epic rides for a great cause. Riding keeps us happy and healthy.

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$100

All the best for your epic rides for a great cause. Riding keeps us happy and healthy.

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Alexey Zhavoronkov
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Alexey Zhavoronkov
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Inthira Wilby
$50

Thank you for bringing awareness to such an amazing cause

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Inthira Wilby
$50

Thank you for bringing awareness to such an amazing cause

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Philip Carnaby
$5

Bless you mate!

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Philip Carnaby
$5

Bless you mate!

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Duncan Simpson
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Duncan Simpson
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$20

I suffer from health anxiety disorder. Riding my bikes makes me happy. Good luck Andrew.

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$20

I suffer from health anxiety disorder. Riding my bikes makes me happy. Good luck Andrew.

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Mark Sherlock
$50

Legend

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Mark Sherlock
$50

Legend

6 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels
$100

You're an inspiration mate

6 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels
$100

You're an inspiration mate

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Allegra Battiato
$100

Thank you for your meaningful connection and dedication to make a difference.

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Allegra Battiato
$100

Thank you for your meaningful connection and dedication to make a difference.

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Paul & Michelle NICHOLAS
$50

Looking forward to a month of dot watching

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Paul & Michelle NICHOLAS
$50

Looking forward to a month of dot watching

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
The Sustainable Training Method
$100

Andrew,
your a legend that is doing great things. I wish you all the best for this next big adventure.

Keep up the tough yarns, the physical challenges, and the hard conversations.

Best,
StreTch

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
The Sustainable Training Method
$100

Andrew,
your a legend that is doing great things. I wish you all the best for this next big adventure.

Keep up the tough yarns, the physical challenges, and the hard conversations.

Best,
StreTch

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