Kurt comes form a loving family. He was always an active kid who loved to ride his bike and play outside. When he discovered sport, he loved it and was very talented. In fact, he was on track to play rugby league professionally. Just before Kurt’s 21st birthday, he was tragically injured while playing rugby […]

In 2020, 6-year-old Chanaye and her family arrived home days before Santa would visit. They had endured four long months in hospital after a terrible car accident left Chanaye paralysed, her mother Ashlee severely injured and everyone traumatized. Sadly, Chanaye’s dad, Jordan, and her older brother Jai were driving along a rural road in regional […]

My real name is Estrella, but everyone calls me Essie. I am 26 years old, originally from Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and I am an only child. I studied social work and have always been passionate about helping others. My hobbies include photography and learning Spanish – I love learning new things. Before my accident […]

Steven Ralph grew up surrounded by a happy blended family and an amazing community in the northern suburbs of Sydney amongst lush national park. Steve describes himself as an ‘outdoors’ kid who loved to play sport. “I didn’t play any sport well, but I played a lot of it! I loved cricket and played a […]

Brisbane local Lindsay Nott is Cure Crusader for the Foundation and is a man who has made the most out of life. Always smiling, Lindsay comes from a loving and supportive family with whom he shares a love of sports. All sports, from cricket to athletics and especially motorsports. His mate Perry Cross calls him […]

I am a 59 year old wife, mum and Farm Manager and live on a property in the beautiful New England Tablelands. My husband and I run a farm consisting of Angus Cattle, Merino Sheep for wool, a few fat lambs, a small Merino and an Angus Stud. I love living on the land and […]

In 2020 Mick Chisolm and his children Bree & Max shared their story below as part of our SIP Week Campaign. Mick is a tough Aussie bloke who loves motocross, is a very hard working business owner and is dedicated to his teenage kids. Born in Sydney to loving parents, he and his brother have […]

My name is Hamish Cook. I am 20 years old, and I live on the east coast of New South Wales, in the beautiful town of Crescent Head with my partner and family. Growing up, I was always an outdoors kid. I loved playing rugby league and union, fishing, swimming and camping, you would always find me […]