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Cycling towards a Cure for Kenny4 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 11, 2022Before stepping off on the ‘Round for Life2022’ fundraising bike ride traversing three statesand the ACT, Warrant Officer Class One ChrisPleszkun didn’t regard himself as a cyclist.Eighteen days, two minor crashes and approximately2300 kilometres later, the Electronic WarfareManager and Round for Life 2022 organiserstill doesn’t think of himself as a cyclist.But he’s super proud of what the 14 cyclists andsix support crew members were able to achieve asthey rode to raise funds for brain cancer research.After leaving Toowoomba on September 3,the 14 cyclists from 7th Signal Regiment and theDefence Force School of Signals Electronic WarfareWing at Borneo Barracks headed south andpeddled approximately 100 kilometres each day,stopping overnight at regional communities alongthe route.“We visited so many great communities alongthe way and met a lot of people, including peoplewho had been impacted by brain cancer,” WO1Pleszkun said.“People would hear about what we were doingand come up to us to tell us their personal experienceswith brain cancer.“It really bought home how many people havebeen affected by brain cancer and it made the tripall the more worthwhile.”Fundraising along the way, the cyclists raisedalmost $60,000 for the Cure for Brain CancerFoundation before arriving at their final destinationat Simpson Barracks in Victoria on September22 to a crowd of family, friends and supporters.Leading the peloton in to the barracks was thecyclist who inspired ‘Round for Life 2022’, WarrantOfficer Class Two Ken (Kenny) Leggett.“I was so overwhelmed at seeing the boys andthinking about how they rode all that way to Melbourne,”WO2 Leggett said.“It felt good that I could join them near the endand lead the peloton to the finish. I would havedone that ride no matter what. No matter how Ifelt I would have made that happen.”In 2010, after WO2 Leggett had recovered fromhis first bout of cancer, he organised ‘Round forLife 2010’ with fellow Electronic Warfare ManagerWO2 Andrew Gillies and the pair rode with ateam of cyclists from Borneo Barracks to Canberrato raise funds for cancer treatment.In 2019, WO2 Leggett was diagnosed with asecond bout of cancer, this time in his brain, andin early 2022, Electronic Warfare Managers WO1Pleszkun and WO2 Gillies decided to organise‘Round for Life 2022’ to fundraise for brain cancerresearch in honour of their mate.“The first few days of the trip was pretty hardon everyone as we realised how far we had to ride,but morale got higher as we got closer to Kenny inMelbourne,” WO1 Pleszkun said.“It was great having him join us for the last fewkilometres of the trip and for everyone to be ableto get together with him at the end.“Other than three of the riders and one of thesupport crew, Kenny hadn’t met the team so weall gathered at the Simpson Barracks Sergeant’sMess afterward to share stories.”Despite falling short of their ambitious $100kfundraising goal, WO1 Pleszkun says the team’s$60,000 tally was from donations made in thelead-up to and during the 18-day trip.Their fundraising efforts haven’t gone unnoticedby WO2 Leggett.“It’s amazing that all the guys and girls wereable to raise so much money to help brain cancerresearch,” he said.“I don’t know all of the people who donated butI want to thank everyone who supported the ride.Santa to drop in on market and party dayThe annual Haden Market Day and BlockParty will be held on Saturday, November 12between 8am and 1pm.In keeping with the festive theme, a Christmasdecorated biscuit competition will be heldin three age groups, one to five years, six to eightyears and nine to 12 years. Santa will be payinga visit on the day.Entertainment will be by the Crows Nest BootScooters and Step Up.There will be an all-day barbecue and stallsselling drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables, artsand craft, plants and nick nacks ideal for Christmasgiving. Stall sites are from $15.Proceeds from a multi-draw raffle will go toIt’s A Bloke Thing Prostrate Cancer Roadshow.• For more information or stall bookings,phone Loretta 0427 382 578 or Donna 46988291.Sarah’s DayBody BloomInner Health and Beauty Powder• Promotes glowing, healthy,smooth skin• Plays a part in restoring ahappy healthy gut• Collagen support for healthyskin, hair & nails• Promotes a comfortabledigestive system• Helps feed beneficialbacteria• A balanced blend of prebiotic& probiotics• Plays an essential rolefor collagen & keratinproductionFind us on Facebook and InstagramHighfields – Phone 07 4615 4426Co-ordinators of the Round for Life 2022, Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One ChrisPleszkun and Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew Gillies, right, from 7th Signal Regiment withthe inspiration for the fundraising bike ride, with Warrant Officer Class Two Ken Leggett, centre,in Melbourne in July 2022. Photo by WO2 Andrew Gillies“$60,000 is a lot of money. Thank you to everyonewho donated.”Now back at Borneo Barracks at Cabarlah, thecyclists and their support crew are focused on settlingback into their everyday lives.As for WO1 Pleszkun, he’s not sure when he’llbe back on a bike.“I bought a new bike for the trip but it sustaineddamage in the crashes and I’m not sure if it’s recoverable,”WO1 Pleszkun said.Seniors musicalmorningCrows Nest Senior Citizenswill hold a musicalmorning on Tuesday, October25 in the Crows Nest CommunityCentre starting withmorning tea at 9.30am.Entertainment will be providedby Ross and DeidrePutt and there will be a tradingtable and raffle.Admission is $10. Formore details contact Pat Williams0418 874 389.MET Phys EXERCISETHERAPYPHYSIOTHERAPYARE TASKS GETTING HARDER?Did you know that with every year after you turn75yrs, there is a 2.5-4% decrease in strength?Research shows that muscle strength can improve by around21-97% in adults over 65 years with a higher intensity trainingprogram lasting between 10-52 weeks.As we age, it is very common for us to find certain tasks a bitharder. Not only this but as we age, we become more susceptableto certain conditions or issues. Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass)and osteopenia (loss of bone mass) are common conditionsthat affect us as we age, that contribute to our loss in functionor mobility. These conditions also increase our risks of needingparticular interventions to remain independent, such as total kneeor hip replacements. An intervention such as this can be renderedunnecessary with appropriate exercise targeted at improving thestrength and capacity of that joint. Amazingly, exercise can havethis effect on multiple age-related conditions, with a vast numberof positive benefits to the body and the ability to counteract thesenegative effects of ageing. It is currently recommended that olderadults (over 65 years) accumulate at least 30minutes of moderatephysical activity, on most, if not all days of the week. Furthermore,to complete muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 nonconsecutivedays per week.Some of the benefits of exercising include:• Prevention or management of chronic conditions• Increased muscular strength and endurance.• Improved bone health• Increased capacity to complete daily activitiesand stay independent• Improved balance to decrease falls risk• Improved sleep and mood• Improved heart and lung functionHere at METPhys we offer a range of different exerciseprograms to suit all levels of fitness, one on one, group classesand pilates just to name a few. We would love for you to drop in andhave a chat with one of our experienced Physiotherapy, ExercisePhysiology, Occupational therapy, allied health assistants andpersonal training.metphys.com.auadmin@metphys.comShop 2 & 3,10517 New EnglandHighway, Highfields. 4352Ph: 07 4599 3165“I went through four wheels on the trip andlimped into Simpson Barracks at the back of thepeloton with, in addition to a flat tyre, a buckledback wheel that had three spokes missing fromwhere the chain went through it.“I think that proves I’m not a cyclist.”To donate to the Cure for Brain Cancer Foundationvia the Round for Life 22 fundraising accountvisit https://curebraincancer.grassrootz.com/round-for-life-2022. - Captain Evita RyanNew head for StudyToowoombaToowoomba Regional CouncillorNancy Sommerfield wasrecently named as the new Chairof Study Toowoomba, replacingTAFE Queensland SouthwestCorporate Solutions DirectorMichele Berkhout in the role.Study Toowoomba is themembership-based peak bodyfor international education andtraining in Toowoomba andrepresents a variety of memberswho directly and indirectly con-Cr SOMMERFIELDFull activities programtribute to outstanding outcomesfor international students.Cr Sommerfield is well placedfor the role as the group’s Chair,given her role representingToowoomba Regional Councilon the Study Toowoomba ManagementCommittee since 2020.She has also held a previousrole in the education sector.“I sincerely thank Michelefor her contribution to StudyToowoomba prior to, and duringher tenure as Chair.“Now that the internationalborders are open again it enablesgreat opportunities, ripe for harvesting."I look forward to workingclosely with the other committeemembers to drive improved outcomesin this space.”The impacts of the COVIDpandemic delayed many ofStudy Toowoomba’s plan in recentyears, but the group is nowconfidently moving forward witha full program of activities.The activities will focus onthree strategic pillars - promotingthe Toowoomba region to futureinternational students throughdestination marketing, ensuringthe international student experiencein Toowoomba exceeds expectationsand increasing industryand community engagementwith international students.Study Toowoomba is governedby a volunteer ManagementCommittee, made up ofrepresentatives from UniSQ,TAFE Queensland, DownlandsCollege, Concordia LutheranCollege and Toowoomba RegionalCouncil.To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
Relay For Life raises over $38,000More than $38,000 was raisedwhen the Toowoomba Relay ForLife when 24 registered teamsand over 145 participants cametogether to celebrate, remember,and fight back against cancer,raising vital funds for CancerCouncil Queensland’s workin cancer research, preventionprograms, and practical supportservices.The nine-hour long eventPROCEEDS go to CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLANDstarted with the musical stylingsof Norm Kerr, from the Societyof St Andrew’s, as he led the firstlap whilst playing the bagpipes.Local bands Teleena Peck andRusty Pick Ups kept the atmospheregoing throughout theevening along with performancesfrom Everdance Studio, 80’sthemed aerobics sessions curtesyof Fernwood, and a heartfeltperformance by the ToowoombaCaledonian Society Pipe Band atthe conclusion of the candlelightceremony.Participants were gratefulto the Rapid Relief Team andLions for their support acrossthe events, as well as sponsorsMasterhire, Purple Trucks, HipPocket Workwear & Safety.Teams committed to walking,rolling, and running around atrack to signify that cancer neverParticipants celebrate, remember, and fight back against cancer - ContributedGardens delight carnival visitorsrests and neither would they.The event fostered a closeknitcommunity feeling, withteams already looking forwardto next year.Cancer Council QueenslandGeneral Manager, Fundraisingand Marketing Communication,Meaghan Bush expressedher gratitude to the Toowoombacommunity.“Around 2267 are diagnosedwith cancer each year in South-West Queensland, and Relay ForLife enables us to reach out tothem every minute, every hour,every day,” Ms Bush said.“I would like to thank thecommunity for showing incrediblesupport and send a heartfeltthanks to the local Relay ForLife committee, the participants,and local businesses, who allgenerously donated.”“Fundraising events such asthis are significant to our workand helps substantially reducethe burden of cancer on thecommunity.”Registrations for the 2023Toowoomba Relay For Life onSaturday, May 6. at QueensPark are now open.Visit www.relayforlife.org.au/event/toowoomba-2023. Imagesand videos can be found onDropbox.Sign of the timesReader's find on FacebookCrows NestAntique Bottles& Collectables ShowCrows Nest Community CentreSATURDAY, OCTOBER 15Open to the public from 8.30am to 2.30pmAdults: $5.00. Children 12yrs & under: FREE (if accompanied by an adult)• Trade Area – Selling – Buying• Antique Bottles & Collectables Displays– Displays judged by the public –• Food & Refreshments provided by RSL Sub branchAntiquesToysChinaEphermeraAntique BottlesOld TinsGlasswareCeramicsCoins & StampsKitchenaliaGaragenaliaOld ToolsAlso Art Show in the front room of the community centre.This is a covid safe event. Please abide by restrictions.Supporting Diabetes Australia, QueenslandFor more information, phone Peter 0499 372 040or Maurice or Stewart 0407 596 654 or 4698 4171During the Carnival of Flowers visitors flocked to Toowoomba's public gardensincluding the magnificent display in Laurel Bank Park, above.Supported byGarthHAMILTONFederal Member for Groom516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144garth.hamilton.mp@aph.gov.augarthhamilton.com.auAuthorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350.To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.auHIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 11, 2022 - 5
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