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It's our Father of the Year, 1998 It�s our Father of the YearSteve Jones of North Sydney, the Mosman Daily nominee, was last Friday named NSW Community Father of the Year. The announcement of the winner of the inaugural Shepherd Centre Fathers Day Council award was made at a presentation lunch at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Double Bay. Steve, 48, beat 17 other nominees from throughout the Cumberland Newspapers circulation area in greater Sydney and the Central Coast in what was described as an exceptionally high calibre of entrants.
His wife, Ros, daughter Rebecca, 20, and sons Scott, 18, and Bret, 9 were all present to see their dad receive the award. Steve and Ros celebrate 25 years of marriage this week. His award stems from work associated with the charity Kids Like Brett which Steve formed after his youngest child contracted a rare, potentially fatal disease called Nezelof syndrome. Steve noticed how the hospital equipment has to be shared by his six-month-old boy and other seriously ill patients. A cabinetmaker by trade, he founded Kids Like Brett and now buys the equipment direct from manufacturers as the biggest discount he can negotiate from cash donations he also organises. Nearly nine years on he has raised well over $200,000 and is just as enthusiastic as ever. Brett has made a complete recover. He plays rugby union and will compete in the Transplant Games in Melbourne later this month. Kids Like Brett can be contacted on 9955 5494. The Mosman Daily September 10, 1998 Minor Miracle, December 1999 Miracle little footballer scores is first 10 points, Dec 1999 Transplant champion wins gold, Mosman Daily, November 1999 Not Many Kids Like Brett, Mosman Daily, Nov 1999 Giving sick kids a chance, Feb 1998 It's our Father of the Year, 1998 From hell and back, North Shore Times, Nov 1997 Fundraiser recognised, Nov 1997 Bargain buy a bonus, Jan 1994 Brett's battle inspires $100,000 crusade, Dec 1993 Concert tribute to a fighter, Mosman Daily 1993 Steve's ready to sizzle, Mosman Daily Big night out set to sizzle, NorthSide Courier Help Steve snag record, North Shore Times Kids Like Brett Need Your Support A leap for charity, Mosman Daily Charity's new hero, Dec 2002 Community Hero, Dec 2002 |
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