Ordinary Dads. Extraordinary Challenges. One Mission: Making a Difference.

This year, STUDS (Support Through United Dad Strength) is proud to be fundraising for Friends Without A Border, a charity dedicated to providing life-saving medical care to children through the Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang, Laos.

After a massive first season defined by hard training, strong camaraderie, and incredible fundraising efforts through STUDS, we’re back for Season 2 and this year, we’re going bigger, bolder, and pushing even harder.

What started as a group of mates, fathers, professionals, and weekend warriors, has grown into a movement built on discipline, accountability, and purpose. Last year proved what’s possible when a group of committed individuals comes together with a shared mission.

This year, we’re raising the bar.

The Challenge

In Season 1, STUDS trained for a single headline event.

In Season 2, we’re taking it to another level.

We won’t be focused on just one race — instead, STUDS will take on multiple endurance events across the year, culminating in the Busselton Half Ironman in Perth this December.

From early mornings to late nights, we’ll be pushing our bodies to the limit — swimming, riding, running, and doing whatever it takes to show up stronger.

We’re swapping:

● Comfort for commitment

● Sleep-ins for sunrise sessions

● Beers for brutal training blocks (well… mostly)

● And yes… stepping back into the tightest Lycra we can find

All in the name of something bigger than ourselves.

The Cause

In Laos, 1 in 25 children do not reach their fifth birthday, often from conditions that are entirely preventable with access to proper healthcare.

Friends Without A Border is working to change that.

Through their hospital and outreach programs, they provide:

● Free, high-quality medical care to children in need

● Training and support for local healthcare professionals

● Critical infrastructure to improve long-term health outcomes

Every dollar raised helps give children access to the care they deserve — and the chance at a healthy future.

Why We Do It

Yes — we’re doing it for the cause.

But we’re also doing it for:

● Our kids

● Our families

● Each other

We want to show that strength isn’t just physical. It’s about showing up, staying consistent, and giving back.

STUDS is about accountability, resilience, and leading by example — proving that even with busy lives, demanding careers, and family commitments, we can still step up and make a difference.

The Mission

Every training session, every race, and every drop of sweat is driven by one goal:

To turn effort into real, life-changing impact.

How You Can Help

We can’t do this alone.

● Donate — Every dollar helps provide critical medical care to children in need

● Share — Help us spread the word and grow the movement

● Support — Follow the journey, cheer us on, and keep us accountable

Whether you're here for the cause, the challenge, or just to see a group of dads suffer in Lycra, we appreciate every bit of support.

PUSHING LIMITS. CHANGING LIVES.