Making a Difference – Depression & Suicide Awareness

Sonya Weir tragically lost her brother Rick to Suicide. To raise awareness about the impact of Depression and Suicide and much-needed funds for The Compassionate Friends Victoria, Sonya restored a Datsun Ute and did up a camper to take on a road trip from Melbourne to Port Douglas. Sonya was able to talk to people... Read more »

Lifts of Loved Ones Lost

Ange Galati is sadly familiar with loss. In April 2005 he lost his niece Danielle and nine months later he lost his brother Valentino. On the 10th Anniversary, he wanted to do something to honour both of them so took on a weightlifting challenge. Money donated added weight to the bar, with Ange doing two... Read more »

Making Muscle for My Angel

Stephen De Luca’s daughter Valentina was found not breathing in her bed, aged just 3 years old. In her memory, Stephen took up the physical challenge of competing at the Australian Natural Bodybuilding competition to raise funds and awareness for The Compassionate Friends. Stephen successfully completed the challenge and raised $10,000 to go towards supporting... Read more »