I will be heading to New York in September 2010 after being lucky enough to be awarded a $5,200 RSL Youth Development Grant announced last week. Thanks!
My friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia have arranged for me to spend 2 weeks with Big Brothers Big Sisters New York to work with the charity and see how they do things in the Big Apple.
Jack Sinclair - Finalist 2010 Young Australian of the Year (QLD)
Other Finalists Were Bloody Amazing
It’s weird, but you’d think there would be some disappointment when your kid doesn’t win but the other finalists were just so bloody amazing it was great to just see him up there with these 3 incredible people.
As Jack’s mum Mel said (and even though it sounds a bit soppy, it’s actually true) “Even though he didn’t win, he doesn’t lose.”
He got some terrific recognition for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia as well as the chance to meet and chat with some extraordinary people doing amazing things.
Congratulations To The Winner – Jean Madden
Jean Madden won the Queensland Young Australian of the Year – Jean designs, gets made and has given away over 11,000 swags to homeless people. Amazing.
The other 2 finalists were:
Alissa Phillips – Alissa works with people with disabilities through a very innovative range of programs.
Ray Chen – check out Ray in the video below. (Aside from being an amazing violinist, Ray also has the most charming mum in Australia!)
In September 2008, 15 year old Jack Sinclair and his dad Brendon, will cycle 4,500 kms across Australia (from Perth to Surfers Paradise) in just 30 days.
The ride will be used to raise to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia - a fantastic organisation who match up mentors to children who need a positive role model. Let's give a helping hand.
Ride Ambassador is Robbie McEwen
Cycling legend Robbie McEwen is our Ride Ambassador and said:
"For a young man of just 15 years of age to undertake this huge journey with the discipline and commitment he is showing is inspiring."
Training involves a lot of core strength work, as well as exhausting leg strengthening exercises that include lots of stair running, wading (holding a 5kg medicine ball above the head) and beach running.
The Chisel Fitness planning and implementation has made a huge difference to the guys fitness levels already.
"Chris and the guys at Chisel are just fantastic and the amount of work they have put into helping us be in the right shape has been simply amazing," says Brendon.
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