Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Bonnie Handcock’s Women in Lifesaving Roadshow

On 21 June, three members of the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club were lucky enough to attend Bonnie Hancock’s Women in Lifesaving Roadshow.

Record breaking athlete, Bonnie Hancock circumnavigated Australia in a 2022 surf ski over a period of 254 days. Now a celebrated speaker and author, Bonnie embarked on a Women in Lifesaving Roadshow, travelling the coast of Queensland running practical training sessions encompassing 1.5hrs of professional Ironwoman coaching. In her motivational speaking session, Bonnie spoke on her paddle around Australia, and her move into leadership roles.

Kellie, Bella, and Charlotte Lawry received a personally signed copy of Bonnie’s new book, “The Girl Who Touched the Stars” to conclude what was an extremely inspiring experience.

Contributed with thanks to Kellie Lawry.

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