A reflection on; tragedy, devotion, effort, community, connections and one extraordinarily special man. My mate George Testais a tetraplegic/quadriplegic. His life and that of his family was changed forever on 16 September 2014. Tragedy. George’s wife Faye and children Cameron and Jasmine have and will continue to care for him, feeding, grooming, moving, lifting, comforting and loving him […]
Leigh has been auctioneering at the highest level since 1996 and indeed it is one of his true passions. Auctioning for Ray White and McGrath Corporate for over 6 years. Currently working side by side with good friends and well respected auctioneers Will Hampson and Kate Lumby at My Auctioneer. In 2005 he was awarded […]
January 26th 2010 Probably the worst day but also the best day of my life. It was a day in which I took stock of what is important and realised that we are all human and that we can all make mistakes. I was just very, very fortunate that the mistake I made didn’t affect anyone […]
Man on a mission Author: LOUISE TURK Date: 14/07/2012 Words: 2118 Source: ILL Publication: Illawarra Mercury Section: Weekender Page: 6 Leigh Stewart’s vision, drive, ambition and community spirit helped him raise $2.5 million for children, but it took a toll on his personal life, writes LOUISE TURK. Two weeks before the 2008 Bandage Bear […]
In 2012 Leigh Stewart thought of a project that would work toward demonstrating the University’s commitment to addressing the health and medical workforce problems in rural Australia, and especially rural NSW. He developed a ‘formula’ scholarship fund raising event that could be replicated in rural NSW communities around the longstanding race day events held in these communities […]
2 April 2014 Dear Friends, Over the past three years the University of Wollongong (UOW) has been working hand in hand with the local community to secure the region’s first Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health Research. This appointment is an incredible win for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, thanks to the […]
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