A marathon effort to support Harri

Harri and I had a meeting recently with an enthusiastic teacher Peter, who enjoys cycling. He is planning a mamoth ride from Sydney to the Gold Coast, where he works, later this year as a fundraiser for Harri's HOPE.
His school is getting behind him and supporting on his ride, as is his wife's school here in Brisbane, where i referee touch football.
At the meeting, Harri was presented with a signed Titan's league ball, having heard that Harri is a avid supporter. Stay tuned for more new on this later in the year.

Special thanks

I wish to say a special thanks to staff at Jetstar airlines and the Carlyle Hotel for making our travel to Hobart and stay in Hobart a very pleasant experience.

Harri returns from the Nationals

Harri arrived home on Thursday, from the Disabled Ten Pin Bowling National Tournament in Hobart. Over the 3 days Harri bowled 19 games in singles, doubles and trio's, and 4 games for QLD Cole Cup Team on Wednesday. The first weekend saw Harri struggle to adjust to the climate (cold Hobart), the conditions (very crowded venue) and the venue itself. Most of his games coming under his average. By the Tuesday Harri had relaxed more to the conditions and acclimatised better. His scores had lifted, but he was still struggling with the different oil pattern on the lanes. So a decision was made to change his setup with the bowling ramp mid tournament. Come Wednesday Harri was making his average scores more easily and represented Queensland well in 4 of the 7 matches he was selected to bowl in. The team struggled to be at their best and finished out of the standings at the end of the tournament. The Open State Team however came home with the trophy.

On one of our days off we were able to partake in a bit of sight seeing around Hobart. We dropped into the visitor information centre where this photo was taken. It was a great week.

a Courage award for Harri

Harri was nominated for a Lion's Courage award for showing courage to overcome adversity and in recognition in representing his state in 10pin bowling. Harri was thrilled by the award.

 

This week also sees the trial of the mount for the SGD begin. Just in time to go to Hobart for the nationals. Harri's last hit out before we depart saw a 3-0 victory for his team and a solid 19 over average in 1 of the 3 games, the best score he has bowled in the last 6 weeks.

Also close after his return home is the  City2South 14km fun run fundraiser, if you would like to make a donation/ sponsor the team please follow this link

Harri's HOPE runners

Cheers MC

short hospital stay for tests

Harri has returned home after a short hospital stay for an extensive EEG test. The results should help give us a road map to altering the medications with minimal side effect and enviably give Harri more positive outcomes.

The stay coincided with the rugby league local derby between Harri's Titans and little brother's Bronco's. So for the first time in 4 years we have missed this match, having to watch from the hospital bed. Not making anything better, the Titan's went down to the Bronco's in a match that was a close contest up until the last 10 min.

Harri will be happy to get back to 10pin bowling with his local club, after missing the last 2 weeks. Having put in pre-bowls has helped his team maintain a lead in the 20 team competition, with about 1/3 of the competition completed. Harri's average still up on last year from 151 to 156. Also it is now 2 weeks until the nationals, so we will be working hard to be in best form leading into the tournament.

Regards Matt

QLD team shirt presented

Harris has attended his last team training day before the nationals. On the day he was presented with his team shirt and jumper. He was very proud. He has been struggling with a sore right arm over the last 2weeks, but we are confident it will be right for the early June tournament. His lead up was looking to be interrupted by a delay to his Botox appointment. But a cancelation had us seeing the clinic 4 days after he was due.

Holidays part 2

On our holiday we visited the property "Sunrise" and witnessed the early stages of recovery after a hash drought and bush fire. They have a lot of hard work in front of them still.

After a reflective Friday with The Stations of the Cross and the Easter vigil, the Easter weekend was reserved for fun, with the Rodeo on Saturday, golf on Sunday and the races on Monday.