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An Award From the Federal Member for Newcastle

2008 Newcastle and Community Volunteer Awards

I received an award in the ‘Disability Support and Health Services’ section.

The award was presented to me by Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson. Sharon thanked all and said that we should keep up the good work, but not to overdo it as volunteer work can get stressful like a job can. A very good friend of mine, Paul Anicich, approached Leapfrog and suggested that they nominate me for this award. I am very grateful for the award and was honored to be in a room of inspiring, proactive and passionate people.

WHO – Sponsor
WHO Printing and Presentations at Steel River are great sponsors of the 14 Hour Day. Owner, Helen Ogle, has printed all of our material, often on a very short turnaround. Helen is a very efficient and easy-going operator who has worked with me for over 15 years. Helen has also rallied a lot of support.  She organised her staff to design and print a big banner promoting the 14 Hour Day along with local businesses in Steel River.The banner was then put on their pantech truck. These businesses, Pace, Macquarie Engineers, Arion Systems and Hema Maps also sponsored staff to participate as well. They also made donations for the 14 Hour Day.

Arion Systems – Sponsor
Arion Systems are IT specialists. Simon Drinkwater, of Arion, is a keen sportsman and he is participating with me by swimming 1km in the ocean too. He has also put his staff in the spin classes on the 14 Hour Day. They are a great bunch of fun and energetic people.

Exhale Beauty Sponsors Eddie

Long time fiend Donna Ireland is sposoring me with some great after event relaxation bamboo massages.  Donna also does my facials as my skin does get a beating out on the long rides in the wind and dirty road conditions.

Donna and her team are really nice and pleasent people to be around with their calming influence which I love.

More Sponsors onboard for The 14 Hour Day

New Sponsors

Regent Street Physiotherapy at New Lambton have come on board to provide sponsorship for the 14 hour day for disability. They have made considerable donations and also provided me with physiotherapy on my injured foot as part of their sponsorship. My Physio Anthony Ingram has done a great amount of work on my foot and owner Craig Boettcher will also be swimming on the 14 Hour Day too.

Pronto Total Image Centre at The Junction Fair Shopping Centre are supplying each 14 hour day participant  with a free 13x18 print of their participation in the 14 Hour Day. They will get a voucher in their goodie bag. Additional prints may also be purchased at a great price. A big thankyou to Regent Street Physiotherapy and Pronto Total Image Centre for their contributions to this great cause. 

Radio 2HD Interview with Richard King

An Afternoon Interview with Richard King

This was a very relaxed and casual interview with King line maestro Richard. A week or so ago Judy Sharpe  in her gardening segment was raving about my Newcastle Business Club Address I did alongside World Vision Spokesperson the great Tim Costello. Judy left the Business Luncheon and headed straight up to her Radio show conducted by Richard and un beknown to her Richard knows me well. Small world, so he said yeah I am going to get him up next week and so he did. Richard touched on the 14 hour day itself and my challenges I had whilst recovering from my acquired Brain Injury. This pic taken by a 2HD staffer.