Tom's life changed dramatically when at nineteen, he contracted meningococcal disease and lost both hands and legs. Finding a calling in music, and kitted up with astonishing hooks for hands, Tom became a mainstay of Sydney's club scene as DJ Hookie, before going on to become an internationally recognised keynote speaker, and newly published author.

Tom's book, Hook, Line & Sinner, is out now.
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hook-line-and-sinner-9781761340734

With a future as a pro surfer looking almost certain, Brett's life changed forever when three quarters of his left quad was bitten off by a shark. After miraculously surviving, Brett began to realise that it wasn't just flesh that the shark had taken, but also a major chunk of his identity. Brett shares his story of beating the odds, resilience, and self-discovery.


https://www.brettconnellan.com/

Born in Brazil but raised in Australia, Pedro fell into addiction and debt which led to him spending time behind bars for robbing a Sydney golf club. Later, Pedro was sent to Villawood Detention Centre after his visa was cancelled, and Pedro mounted his own legal challenge to stay in Australia with his family. Pedro shares his story of redemption and the cloud that continues to hang over him today.

You can donate to Pedro's fundraiser here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/xxz4x-fighting-for-a-fighter?member=27578345&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer