Thank you to everyone for the ongoing support, encouragement,

and enthusiasm I have received around the creation of inspire.

 

I am blessed to have many extraordinary and talented people in my life. Some I have

known for many years, some I have just met, and others I am still to meet.

 

The people I have mentioned below have had a direct influence on inspire

through their amazing support and contributions, for which I am very grateful.

 

Please know that, even if your name is not written on this page,

your kindness and generosity is never forgotten and always appreciated.

 

 

Thank you!

 

To my fantastic children, Matt and Alex, for their unconditional love and support, for the lessons they teach me daily, and for the constant inspiration they provide in my life. I love you both dearly and am so proud of who you are. Thank you for being!

 

To the one I will never meet, yet carry with me always, for the gift of life he and his family has given me, for the possibilities this gift has created, and for the inspiration that continues to grow, I am eternally grateful.

 

To my Dad, for his belief and trust in me, for his encouragement, advice and positive influence, and for his amazing support, love and guidance.

 

To the rest of my beautiful family, both near and far, for their generosity, love and support, for what they each bring to my life, and for the wisdom they impart.

 

To Andy, for the ongoing time, effort, creativity and patience he has volunteered to create this wonderful site, and for his friendship, kindness and generosity.

 

To Remco, for the magnificent photos he has so kindly and willingly contributed to use on this site and throughout the journal, and for his commitment to make a difference and inspire others.

 

To Sara, for her artistic brilliance, passion, time and effort in the design of inspire, for her optimism and cups of coffee, and for her wonderful friendship and conversation.

 

To Penny, for her continuous belief in my dream and her enthusiasm and talent to help promote it, for her kindness, generosity and spirit, and for her treasured friendship and beautiful support.

 

To Ramona, for her awesome attention to detail and creative advice, for her ongoing encouragement and optimism, and to both Geoff and Ramona for their fabulous friendship and generous support.

 

To Sophie and Doug, for their encouragement and belief in me, for being great role models, for their generosity and willingness to help, and for their love, friendship and humour.

 

To Murray and Lisa, for their wonderful suggestions and creativity, for their honesty and advice, and for their beautiful friendship, encouragement and awesome support.

 

To Paul, for his encouragement, knowledge and advice, for his willingness to make a difference in people’s lives, and for his kindness and inspiration.

 

To Mel and Pete, for their fantastic advice and talent, for their enthusiasm to be involved and spread the word, and for their great friendship.

 

To Kelly, Kate and Heidi, for their interest and enthusiasm, for their optimism and encouragement, for being supportive and helpful, and for their enduring friendship.

 

To Raghav – the great connector, for his belief in the vision of a once stranger, for his enthusiasm and effort to find the right people to assist with that vision, and for his wonderful kindness and compassion.