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Susan Siepel
Having an outstanding 2014 and 2015 in paracanoe, Susan, qualified for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio finishing third place in the women’s KL2 200 metre. Having previously competed in Para Equestrian, Susan found joy in racing after meeting and being encouraged by Olympic kayaker, Amanda Rankin, in 2012 and she hasn’t looked back. Born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex, a condition that fusions joints and...READ MORE -
Ray Piper
Introduced into the golfing world as a caddy in his early teenage years, Ray has become a champion in several golf championships. As current secretary of the Queensland Amputee Golf Association, Ray has been the 2002 World Series Senior Amputee Champion, 4 times Qld Amputee Open Champion, 3 times Qld Senior Amputee Champion, Caption of the International Team, 2 time Australian Senior Amputee Champion...READ MORE -
Glenn Niciejewski
With a massive 2015 and 2016 of golfing achievements, Glen has shown a whole new side to golf that some of us could never imagine being possible. Always being an avid golfer and playing every weekend, when Glenn was involved in a car collision that left him blind at 22 years of age. Instead of giving up on his passion, Glenn turned to...READ MORE -
Claire Keefer
21-year-old, Claire, has competed both nationally and internationally for shotput and discus. According to her coach and throws specialist in track and field, Michael, Claire is a hard-working young athlete, whom he describes as being determined and gracious in her success. Born with short stature, Claire is dedicated to her sport; travelling between her home town of Toowoomba and Brisbane at...READ MORE -
Tom Holland-Roach
Showing excellence and precision in wheelchair basketball, 21-year-old Tom, has been a champion in the 2014 and 2015 Kevin Coombes Cup in the junior nationals. Having previously competed in discus, shotput and javelin, Tom has found his calling in the wheelchair sport after being encouraged by a Sporting Wheelies representative to try it out. Whilst being a shining wheelchair basketball star,...READ MORE -
Alicia Goodwin
Beginning swimming as a baby and lessons at the age of 1, Alicia has been destined for the pool from the very start. At just eleven years old, Alicia competed in the 2015 School Sport Australia Pacific School Games, achieving five PBs, four Queensland records and three bronze medals. Holding these records in her age group for 50 metre events and now at...READ MORE -
Dylan Child
Since being introduced to wheelchair basketball in 2013, Dylan has been very successful in the sport. The two-time gold medallist in the Kevin Coombes Cup for the 2014 and 2015 under 23s championships has also represented Australia in the mens development team in Dubai. Dylan completed his final year of high school in 2015 as well as a certificate three in fitness, whilst...READ MORE -
Cheryl Buscemi-Le-Brun
Finding a natural gift for discus at her daughter’s little athletics, Cheryl holds the national records for discus, shot put and javelin, and has even represented Australia for volleyball in China. Cheryl puts in a lot of time spending time with and encouraging para students to try out a sport, even taking teams to state titles in athletics and ten pin bowling....READ MORE -
Kanako Weightman
Being introduced to track and field through participation in the Challenge Games organised through the school system, 12-year-old Kanako has already set three Australian records in a primary school track and field event. Kanako is not only a track and field star, but she also plays as goal keeper in her field hockey club, and has represented Townsville in local competitions. Kanako is...READ MORE -
Ashley Wardman
Wanting a team sport that did not involve running or jumping, Ashley found wheelchair basketball. At nearly 16, Ashley has achieved third place in B grade for the 2015 Suncoast Spinners Tournament and 2015 Classics Tournament. Having the cartilage in her knees not forming properly, Ashley has had meniscal tears in her knees and hypermobility syndrome in the past few years. Not...READ MORE
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To be recognised and considered for the Sporting Dreams Grant, having already received an introductory grant in 2012, and now a Developmental Athletes Grant in 2014 is an honour and a privilege. I am thankful for organisations such as the Sporting Dreams. lf it was not for such associations that exist and care for disabled athletes they would never achieve their goals and dreams. There are many disabled athletes just as deserving as me and I thank you kindly especially Marayake Jonkers, you will always be an inspiration and a legend in my eyes.
Debra McGary- Lawn Bowls
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Sporting Dreams helps inspire athletes by supporting and acknowledging disabled athletes aspirations. Attending the Ceremony showed me how many marvelous people there are striving to achieve their own personal goal. Sporting Dreams is important because it encourages you and helps you to chase your dream. I have competed in the State and National RDA (Riding for the Disabled ) championships this year. My Sporting Dreams grant enabled me to pay the entry fees for my horse riding competitions. Sporting dreams is important because it encourages you and helps you to chase your dream. Sporting Dreams helps inspire athletes by supporting and acknowledging disabled athletes aspirations.
Tarsha Tupper- Para Equestrian
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“Sporting Dreams has been a great help to my family and I because they have provided money which has been very useful towards my sporting career travelling for big events, such as Nationals. I believe Sporting Dreams is important because it provides opportunities for young athletes to do what they desire. After my Sporting Dreams grant, I have achieved School Sport Australia National age champion 2 years in a row. I would like to thank Sporting Dreams for giving me the grant so I have been able to go on to achieve such amazing goals and opportunities.” Noah Robinson & Mum Sharon
Noah Robinson- Swimming