WSPN Legends Night - You're Invited!

Following last years success Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) are excited to announce the guest speakers for their Legends Night.

WSPN President Matt Stokes said the speakers this year will be inspirational and attendees will come away with pearls of wisdom and knowledge that may help themselves or someone they know is struggling.

Legends:
Nick Farr-Jones – Former Wallabies captain and rugby legend, Nick has gone on to become a highly successful businessman, serving on various boards and committees. He’s a passionate public speaker and is actively involved in the mental health space through his own charitable initiatives.

Ray Thompson – Former North Queensland Cowboy and current Community Ambassador for the Cowboys. Ray plays a key role in the Resilience Project, which teaches primary school students about mental health and resilience. WSPN has proudly supported this initiative over the years.

Jay Shipston – Triple M presenter and all-round legend. Jay brings personal insight with lived experience and was the MC last year. He’s known for his energy, empathy, and connection with the community.

Guest Speaker:
Lisa Cocker – A much-loved member of the Bowen community, Lisa made a powerful statement by shaving her signature Tongan locks to raise $5,000 for suicide prevention. She also rallied up the Bowen community for a memorial service for several of the people lost to suicide over the last couple of years.

On the night there will also be a lucky door prize, raffles and an auction, which includes prizes such as day trips on the boats, jet skis, a Jonathon Thurston portrait, and some amazing Rugby Union memorabilia.

Included with the prize of the ticket, is the chance listen to the amazing speakers, partake in the prizes, enjoy a welcome drink and dinner, and mingle, and catch up.

Matt Stokes said that opening up and talking is a great way to improve mental health.

“The biggest message is when you are struggling do not bottle it up and say nothing,” he said.

“The best thing to do and something we should all remind ourselves, not just for us but for others as well, is to talk to someone, get help and reach out.

“A little bit of communication and some guidance can help, a lot of the time we have made the problem a lot bigger than it is in our head, because we haven't had perspective from others.

“Don't isolate, but reach out and talk to a friend, talk to a family member, or talk to a mate. It’s amazing sometimes by just getting it off your shoulders can make a huge difference.”

WSPN are a community led network driven to reduce suicide and its impact in the Whitsunday Region, they also host a free monthly BBQ Breakfast out the front of Shirtfront Solutions and ENZED.

At their last breakfast WSPN welcomed over 50 people and people are encouraged to have a nice breakfast, coffee, listen to the guest speaker and engage in conversations.

WHAT: Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network – Legends Night
WHERE: Reef Gateway Hotel
WHEN: Friday 27th June (6pm – 9pm)
TICKETS: $90 per person

The Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network's Legends Night was a huge success last year. Photo credit: Whitsunday Life Newspaper

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