Belinda Loves to Run

Ten year old Belinda Scott has found her calling in life and it is to run.  Belinda just loves to run.  According to Belinda’s mum Gillian, “The highlight of Belinda’s week is running training and during the summer Little Athletics and in the winter, Cross Country.  Belinda’s only concern in life is that she will be late for running!” Read more

SOSUNS Athletes Chosen as Representatives for International Day of People With a Disability

International Day of People with a Disability (IDPWD) is celebrated annually in NSW with the Don’t DIS my ABILITY Campaign.  The campaign celebrates the diversity and ability of people with a disability.  It is about promoting positive perceptions and building an environment that encourages active partcipation in careers, leisure pursuits and social activities.

Three SOSUNS athletes were given extremely important roles to play in the 2011 Campaign. 

Mel Eustace was chosen to be an ambassador which involved her speaking at an event.

Audrey O’Conner was chosen as the ‘face’ of the Campaign and thoroughly enjoyed a day of modelling which result4ed in the photo of her on the cover of the Campaign magazine.  Have a look at the video of Audrey enjoying her day of modelling which has been placed on the SOSUNS website homepage.

Finally, our very own SOSUNS musician, Stewart Abbott, was given the honour of playing a medley of three songs with John Foreman at the Campaign Launch.  John Foreman was thrilled to have the honour of playing with Stewart who did a fantastic job.  Click on this link to watch Stewart.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ogOB7WhpY

Governer Treated to Personal Performance

It has been an amazing couple of weeks for the SOSUNS Performance Dance Group with the group in huge demand and spreading their joy at many events.

The group was delighted to be invited to the recent Governor’s morning tea.  No one knew exactly what to expect but everyone thought that they would be part of a larger group of people meeting the Governor that day.  Nothing could have been further from the truth. Read more

Bridget Recovers From Serious Illness

SOSUNS athlete Bridget has had a tough time recently with an extended stay in hospital suffering from a serious illness.  Fortunately Bridget is now well on the way to full recovery and is expected to start back at school part time soon.

Bridget’s SOSUNS friends at soccer, dance, swimming and basketball are very much looking forward to having her back playing sport with them every week!

Sun Shines on SOSUNS Golf Day

“What a cracker!” exclaimed Ben, again and again as he smashed the ball down the fairway in exchange for donations on the first hole.  Meeting Ben, who plays golf with just one arm, was the highlight of the annual SOSUNS Golf Day accoording to many participants.  Watching Ben’s amazingly good hand eye coordination truly was inspirational and many of the golfers gladly took Ben’s shot rather than their own.    Read more

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