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Claire Keefer- Athletics
Athletics Claire, 17, has represented Australia at the World Dwarf Games in August this year in the USA, winning 3 bronze medals. Claire has also set new QLD and AUS records in her classification. Clair started athletics in 2010 when she was assisted in getting started in throwing by Michael Pratt who ran a squad to encourage kids...READ MORE -
Jason Liukuey- Boccia
Boccia Jason, 30, previous achievements in Boccia include being selected in the Paralympic Preparation program, attending Road to Rio Camps, selected to play for Queensland, named 2013 Qld State Titles most outstanding player, 2013 National Titles Bronze Team event and 2013 National Titles referee award for sportsmanship. Jason began playing Boccia in briefly in high school but got...READ MORE -
Gregory Moffat- Powerlifting
Powerlifting Greg, 21, powerlifting by contacting the Australian Paralympic Committee and spoke to one of the coaches and got an invitation to attend the 2011 State Championships. Greg’s greatest sporting achievement was at the 2012 National Championships when he set the new Queensland Junior record of 110kg in the 90kg class. Greg, born with Cerebral Palsy, started powerlifting...READ MORE -
Charles Taylor- Powerlifting
Powerlifting Charles, 34, has beaten his personal best at every competition he attends. He has attended state and national events since 2012 and competes in the 2012/2013 Grand Prix series. Charles, born with Cerebral Palsy, which affects both his legs, has broken his personal best at each powerlifting competition he attends and aims top compete in an international...READ MORE -
Darron Shields- Paratriathlon
Darron, 45, made a triumphant return to triathlon in 2010, eight years after he was paralysed in a bike accident while training for a triathlon. Last year, Darron achieved his goal of completing an Olympic distance triathlon within 10 years of his accident. He has competed at two Paratriathlon World Championships and this year completed his first half...READ MORE -
Kyra Domrow- Track and Field
Track and Field Kyra, 15, has a vision impairment but competes in triple jump, high jump and hurdles against able bodied athletes, and has broken Bowen Athletics Club records. She took up athletics five years ago at school competing against the able-bodied students. Kyra is new to sport for athletes with a disability, being classified for the first...READ MORE -
Amy Deguara- Para Canoe
Para Canoe Amy, 25, is starting para canoe (kayaking) after playing wheelchair basketball since the age of eight. Amy is hoping to be selected for the Australian Para canoe team to compete at the World Championships in 2014. She first tried para canoe two years ago, but has had to overcome a number of injuries before she could...READ MORE -
Eithan Leard- wheelchair basketball
At just 6 years of age, Eithan has played wheelchair basketball since he was 3. He’s part of the junior development program and even plays against adults....READ MORE -
Dylan Child- Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball After just four weeks of using a wheelchair, Dylan, 15, was asked to play in ‘The Classics’ tournament with the Queensland Rolling Thunder Under 20’s team. Dylan is still new to wheelchair basketball having only acquired his disability in January 2013 in a skateboarding accident. Dylan, 15, acquired his disability in January 2013 when he was...READ MORE -
Bikash Chapagain- Boccia
Boccia Bikash, 34, has played in the Boccia National Titles in Sydney, reaching the semi finals in the pairs match. Boccia is a bowling game similar to the Italian game of ‘bocce.’ He hopes to take his passion for playing boccia to an International level. Bikash was born with Muscular Dystrophy, and was recently encouraged to take up...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