🌅 Hollie’s Light: 31 Sunrises for Mental Health 🌅
This July marks two years since we lost our beautiful Hollie — a daughter, sister, and bright spark in all our lives. ❤️🩹
Hollie faced some incredibly tough times as a teenager. She was deeply affected by bullying at school, and her world changed forever when she lost her dad to leukaemia at 16. In her courageous struggle she unintentionally lost her life. Despite it all, Hollie carried a light within that touched the lives of those of us around her. Her warmth, laughter and deep empathy are just a few of the things we miss every day.
To honour her memory and continue sharing the light she gave so freely, we’ll be walking each day at sunrise this July — 31 mornings for youth mental health, raising awareness and funds for those walking similar paths.
We’ve partnered with Youth Focus, an organisation that offers free mental health support to people aged 12-25.
💛 The Challenge
• When: July 1–31, 2025
• What: A daily walk at sunrise (or sunset)
• Why: To shine a light on youth mental health and walk in solidarity with others
• How:
• Take a photo of each sunrise (or sunset) 🌅
• Share a reflection, memory, or message about Hollie
• Tag @HolliesLight so we can walk this journey together
On Saturday July 12th — the weekend closest to the day Hollie left us, and coincidentally her Dad’s birthday — we’ll come together at sunrise for a short walk to remember her and celebrate her light. 🌸
My Updates

Day 24 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 24th Jul This morning was probably the coldest morning all year here in Perth. The wind-chill factor made the “feels like” temp about half the actual temperature so I had to walk extra fast this morning to get some warmth into my bones!!
Day 23 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 24th Jul Last night we had a LOT of rain but it cleared up for just enough time to get a quick walk in. We got a bit wet coming home but I’m loving our morning walks together so it was worth me having to towel dry both dogs when we got inside!
Day 22 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 24th Jul This morning was quite cold but the dogs and I went on a bit longer walk today and headed out to the point of North Coogee overlooking the power station. It was a great view out to Rotto and back towards the coast.
Day 21 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 24th Jul It was a still and sunny morning and Claude decided to join the dogs and I quickly before he left for work. We are at the point where the dogs are up and about each morning staring me down until I leave for our walks so there’s no chance of me not going any more!!
Day 20 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 24th Jul This morning we decided to walk along the beach close to our house. It was cold but beautiful and the clouds on the horizon were a beautiful pink from the reflection of the sun 🩷
Day 19 of 31 Sunrises
Sunday 20th Jul This morning I got up early, crept out so as not to wake Claude and went to Monument Hill again. As I walked around the war memorial to take photos, there were quite a few other people doing the same on their morning walk as the sunrise was so spectacular 🌅
Day 18 of 31 Sunrises
Sunday 20th Jul Ok I have a confession…this morning I did not take the sunrise photo 😱 I did look out the window and see it but as I had terrible insomnia (grief things!) I finally got to sleep at 3:30am so my beautiful husband told me to stay in bed and went and took the picture for me! I went for my morning walk at 9am after a little sleep in 🫣 It was such a gorgeous morning and I was refreshed for the rest of the day after that!
Day 17 of 31 Sunrises
Friday 18th Jul Today I decided to go a bit “higher” for my sunrise pic so Claude and I went to Monument Hill in Freo. It was a fabulous view and we saw the most gorgeous sunrise and the scattering of clouds made for a pretty sensational photo. For my post today 🌅
Day 16 of 31 Sunrises
Friday 18th Jul This morning was another beautiful Winters morning. A little bit cold but beautiful skies, no rain, just a few clouds. I took both dogs on my own for the first time (usually someone is with me to take Lola, our 15 month old puppy) so I think I was taken for a walk today!!
Day 15 of 31 Sunrises
Wednesday 16th Jul Last night Tori and Mila (my gorgeous granddaughter) stayed over so my walk this morning was extra special! The Marina was beautiful and still and the sky was gorgeous in the soft morning light.
Day 14 of 31 Sunrises
Tuesday 15th Jul This morning I woke with a heavy heart as it is 2 years to the day that Hollie passed away. Of course I didn’t feel like going for a walk at sunrise but I knew it would make me feel better, so I got dressed and went down to the beach. There was a break in the clouds and the faintest bit of pink reflected even though it was raining 🥹
Day 13 of 31 Sunrises
Monday 14th Jul Today was Hollie’s Light Sunrise Walk. As we drove towards the city to meet at the South Perth Foreshore, the golden glow of the sun beginning to come up was already showing and I have to admit that at this stage, I was already beginning to get a little teary.
Day 12 of 31 Sunrises
Sunday 13th Jul This morning was a sunrise reflection over the ocean as we were on our way to brekky for David’s birthday…it was a rainy and cloudy start to the day but we managed to find a little pink in the clouds which was really pretty.
Day 11 of 31 Sunrises
Saturday 12th Jul This morning was beautiful but very fresh! The temp said feels like 0.1 deg…I felt that!! There was a full moon last night and this morning it hung over the ocean at sunrise - absolutely stunning!
Day 10 of 31 Sunrises
Friday 11th Jul This morning I went further from home as I was dropping Nic (and his partner Paige) to the airport. So I decided to go to the river in Attadale…it was a beautiful still morning and the city across the water with the glow of the sun coming up behind it was gorgeous. Photos never actually do it justice!
Day 9 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 10th Jul Today started off with a very chilly walk! It was 2.1 degrees but felt like 0.2 according to the bureau of meteorology! Definitely felt like that to us and the dogs!!
Day 8 of 31 Sunrises
Wednesday 9th Jul Another rainy morning but Noah and I managed to find a little bit of a break between showers to have a short walk with the dogs and take some beautiful pictures.
Day 7 of 31 Sunrises
Monday 7th Jul Today looked like it was going to be a beautiful day and then I got caught in a downpour and got absolutely drenched! I did manage to get some good pics before the rain came though!
Day 6 of 31 Sunrises
Monday 7th Jul It was pretty hard to get out of bed this morning after a very late Saturday night but I persevered (I’m no quitter!) and I left everyone asleep and crept out the front door. What I was greeted with was possibly the most spectacular sunrise I have ever seen!
Day 5 of 31 Sunrises
Sunday 6th Jul It was a cloudy start to the day so no “sun”rise but a nice morning walk anyway!
Day 4 of 31 Sunrises
Saturday 5th Jul It was a gorgeous morning, albeit a little chilly! 4 of us plus 2 dogs set out this morning for our walk.
Day 3 of 31 Sunrises
Thursday 3rd Jul It was a rainy and cloudy start to the day and I briefly contemplated staying in bed and doing a sunset walk instead…a minute later I was dressed and ready to go. As soon as I stepped out of the front door, the rain stopped!
Day 2 of 31 Sunrises
Wednesday 2nd Jul It was a beautiful sunrise this morning and not a breath of wind while on my walk with the dogs!
Day 1 of 31 Sunrises
Tuesday 1st Jul It was a bit rainy and cloudy here in Perth this morning but there was a little slice of sunshine peeking through the clouds for our girl just as I went for my first walk!Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.02k
Karen Bailey

$325
Ben & Nikki Gibson
In memory of our beautiful niece, Hollie 🦋 Though your time with us was far too short, your kindness to others, infectious laugh and rockstar smile will live on forever in our hearts 🩷 xxx

$315
The Price Family

$315
Michelle And Claude Collica

$315
Roger & Jenny Beevis

$263.75
Angela Harris
A beautiful way to honour Hollie's memory

$263.75
High Street Advisory
Happy to support this very worthy cause in Hollie's memory

$263.75
Ashleigh May

$211
Sharon Stenhouse

$211
Molly Baker And Family
Love and light in Hollie’s memory. A wonderful friend to Molly when Molly really needed love and support x never forgotten 💔

$211
Ellie Dunne Collective
Amazing cause 🧡

$211
Kathleen And Steve Bingham
Hollies Beautiful light will forever shine and her compassion and care for others will Be her legacy xx We will never ever forget those laughs and warm hugs x much love Michelle and family

$211
Tia Chamberlain
To the beautiful Hollie, this is all for you, with all my love, forever. 🦋 still bringing the light to the world, truly changed my life sweet girl.

$200
Mitch, Tor & Mila
Love you and miss you Hol 🩷

$200
Dawn And Paul
Wow what a beautiful way to show the light Hollie was. She would be so stoked with what you have done. Hollie loved others and had a huge heart to help wherever she could. So this aligns with exactly the heart 💝 of gorgeous Hollie. What an amazing achievement rising up through the grief 🦋❤️🩹

$200
Emma Anderson
What a beautiful way to honour gorgeous Hollie and keep her light shining bright. This is perfect to capture her warm, kind heart and her legacy will continue to help others just as she did. Much love to you all xx

$158.25
Zilla Turner And Family
Michelle This is a wonderful initiative and way to honour your darling Hollie. I will be walking everyday (with mum’s dog Beau) at sunrise and sending love from sydney 💕❤️

$106.12
Sappy
Great work Michelle. What a great way to remember Hollie and raise awareness for a very important cause.

$106.12
Sophie Holley
Thank you for shining a light onto this worthy charity 🙏 Hollie still making others smile ❤️

$106.12
Armando De Abreu
Always thinking of you all.

$106.12
Scott Warner-gillon

$106.12
Bon & Rob Sheehan
In loving memory of beautiful Hollie — supporting a meaningful cause in her name. Thinking of you all. Xx

$106.12
Peter And Sharon Cavanagh

$106.12
Nic & Paige

$106.12
Bradley And Bryanna

$106.12
Brodie Lee
Such beautiful awareness for such a tragic loss 🤍 will always be so touched by your strength and admire your drive for your beautiful daughter!

$106.12
Natalie Beevis
For our beautiful Hollie Wollie, she would be in awe of how she’s been honoured. Love you SO much 💛

$106.12
Michelle Collica

$106.12
Marc Valentine

$106.12
Bree Cooke

$106.12
Brett & Kelda Turnbull
In honour of your beautiful Hollie and the light she continues to shine. Thank you for what you’re doing to support youth mental health, this matters so much . xx

$106.12
Tina Hogarth-clarke

$106.12
Kelvin Smith

$106.12
Emma & Zac
All our love and support ❤️

$106.12
Goss Family
Sending you all our love ❤️✨

$103.72
Hannah
Sending you hugs and lots of love 🫶🏼

$103.72
Ella Mcferran
Really feeling Hollie’s beautiful presence in every sunrise🩷 what a lovely way to remember her 🦋

$100
Max, Mandy, Jack And Harper X
We love and miss you Hollie X

$100
Ally
Always sending my love Mich - will never forget how special and beautiful Hollie was ❤️ xx

$100
Tarn & Sam
What a beautiful idea guys! Love this. Hollie’s light will never be forgotten. Praying that some beautiful memories to be brought back to your minds as you spend time doing this each day xx

$100
Matt + Louise

$100
David Bryant

$100
The Vinis
For gifted, glowing and beautiful Hollie. Your light will never go out. We love you x

$100
Anonymous

$54.12
Monica Cormack
In memory of beautiful Hollie. In our last conversation with her, Kelvin and I were struck by how luminous Hollie was. It was wonderful to see her so happy and at ease. Hollie is dearly missed by her friends and family, and will forever be in our hearts ❤️.

$54.12
Shannon Henry
Hollie you are always in my mind and in my heart.

$54.12
Roberto Collica

$54.12
Alisa
We loved our gorgeous niece and cousin Hollie. She was such a talented, entertaining, beautiful girl inside and out. Such a devastating loss. We do miss her xx

$54.12
Zoe

$54.12
Cameron Bowe

$54.12
Scott Wilcox

$54.12
Julie Mcferran

$54.12
Noah Brown

$54.12
Gabrielle Anderson
Well done Michelle, it's lovely to hear all the beautiful stories of Hollie. Lots of love x

$54.12
J Capel
What a beautiful way to Honour, celebrate & remember your beautiful Girl, Hollie 🦋🩷 She will be watching from above & see how much she is loved & missed. 💝💟☪️

$54.12
Gian Collica

$54.12
Brad Behsman And Family
May the memories of your beautiful daughter bring you comfort Michelle, she sounds like she was an amazing gift to you and your family. We have to treasure every moment.

$54.12
Richard Beevis
An incredible cause for such an important issue. If this helps just one young person then it’s worth every penny raised. Sending love ❤️ as always, good luck with the fund raising xxxx

$54.12
Bec Kinsella

$54.12
Tracy Wollaston
What a beautiful way to remember Hollie and support others. Sending our love and care.

$54.12
April Mcelroy
Such a beautiful young woman. I am sure she is shining bright in Heaven x

$54.12
Eliana Verrecchia

$54.12
Grace Matthews & Sam Kendall

$54.12
Ellie Beevis
What a thoughtful thing to be doing💖 sending lots of love.

$54.12
Holly Wellington

$54.12
Brooke & Marcus
Sending love 💛

$54.12
Mel Russell

$54.12
Kathryn And Jarrod

$54.12
Nadia Rath
Always thinking of you all & sending so much love. Beautiful Hollie will always be remembered 🦋 All of our love Jamie, Nadia & Ruby xxx

$54.12
Georgie.
Missing your girl. This is an amazing thing you are doing Michelle. Hollie would be so proud of her mumma. Sending love always x G

$54.12
Claude And Tiana
Sending all our love xx

$52.92
Linda Newell

$50
Pippa Clarke

$50
Nicole Gifford
Will never forget Hollie’s infectious laugh and beautiful smile. Sending lots of love to all ❤️

$50
Francoise Gelbard-martin
Hugs and prayers to you all and great to support this wonderful and so needed cause 🙏❤️

$50
Jodie Hawthorne
I’ll never forget the time I got to see Hollie sing on stage with … Hugh Jackman!! That concert was amazing & what a huge achievement for you Hollie xx Keep shinning gorgeous xx

$40
Alysha Ely
This is so beautiful! Her memory lives on in the hearts of so many! Much love always 🩷

$40
Olivia Peters

$33.15
Marian Hartnett
Thinking of you all. X

$33.15
Angela Studmsn
Such an important cause Michelle. Hollie was one in a million and she was the luckiest girl in the world to have you as a mumma 🩷🩷🩷

$27.81
Jodi Godby
With you in spirit! Keep on celebrating her beautiful light! Much love xo

$25
Rosa Illingworth
Love and missed my Hollie.

$25
Bella Trolio

$25
Tamzen
Dear Michelle, I have loved watching all of the beautiful stories posted for Hollie’s Light and remembering all of the amazing qualities she had. Hollie was a great friend to me during early high school years and was such a beautiful soul. This fundraiser, raising money for Youth Mental Health, is absolutely amazing and will provide help to so many young people that are sadly facing Mental Health Issues. Hollie’s memory will forever live on, and I just wanted to say what you are doing is so incredible 🤍

$25
Saskia Glass

$22.58
Meg Millington
Donating for a great cause and to support my beaut friend Tori 🤍

$10
Great work with the fundraising Michelle! Goodluck for the rest of the month. A great cause. Kazza xxx