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John McLeod- Athletics
A former professional footballer, John took up athletics after losing his legs. This year he represented Australia at the Arafura Games in shotput and discuss....READ MORE -
Rachael Watson- Swimming
Rachael dreams of competing at the Commonwealth and Paralympic Games. She swam at the 2011 Aus University Games and was named QLD Young volunteer of the year....READ MORE -
Rheed McCracken- Track/Wheelchair Racing
Born : 20/01/97 Sport: Track, wheelchair racing Disability: Cerebral palsy Classification: T34 Best results: 2012 London Paralympic Games silver in T34 100m and bronze in T34 200m. Rheed is a Paralympic wheelchair racer, who at 15 was the youngest member of the Australian team at the London 2012 Paralympic Games where he won a bronze and silver medals in...READ MORE -
Matthew Stark- Swimming
It’s been a busy year for Matt ‘Magic’ Stark, who won 8 gold medals at the QLD state School Championships qualifying him for the Nationals. He also does triathlons....READ MORE -
Logan Powell- Swimming
At just 13 years old Logan already trains 9 times per week. He won 6 gold and 2 silver medals at the National primary School Swimming Championships....READ MORE -
Keith Jacobs- Cycling
Keith won the gold medal and broke the QLD record at the 2010 state championships. He competes in the 1000m time trial....READ MORE -
Briannah Holloway- Athletics
Briannah represented Australia at the 2011 Arafura Games, winning gold in the shot put. A former National level swimmer, she also competes in discus....READ MORE -
Donald Cameron- Rowing
A gold medalist at the Australian Masters games Donald now aims to compete at the 2013 World Masters Games in Torino, Italy. He took up adaptive rowing 5 years ago after losing his leg in an accident....READ MORE -
Raymond Abdy- Athletics
Raymond competed for Australia at the 2005 Cerebral Palsy World Champs. He competes in hammer throw, discus, javelin & shot put and has an acquired brain injury. froancanaccident. ...READ MORE -
Debra McGarry- Lawn Bowls
A newcomer to the sport, Debra dreams of competing for QLD or Australia. She took up lawn bowls 8 months ago after breaking her neck in a car accident.She beat 10 players to win the Scroungers series 9. ...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