BRENDAN Crabtree may not have grown up in Camden Haven or Port Macquarie, but over the past decade he’s become a familiar face in the community.
“I moved here with my family about 10 years ago and I’m so glad to be raising my kids here,” Brendan said.
“I just love how welcoming and tight-knit the community is.
“Everyone gets in and helps out where they can.”
That spirit of pitching in has shaped the way Brendan has given back.
Much of his community involvement has been through sport, from sponsoring junior clubs and running education sessions to providing physio support on the sidelines or stepping up as a coach.
“I’ve coached a couple of seasons of soccer since moving here,” he said.
“Right now I’m running to raise funds for Cure Cancer, which supports early-career researchers working on bold new ideas.
“Cancer has impacted people very close to me, and I have hope that one day research will find a cure to this awful disease.”
Brendan has set himself the goal of raising $2,400 through his fundraising page.
“It only takes a minute to donate and any amount, big or small, will go a long way in helping me reach my target,” he said.
“I really appreciate the support.
Do donate, visit https://sm25.grassrootz.com/curecancer/brendan-crabtree/.
Running a small business locally has also allowed Brendan to contribute directly to the region.
“I’m really proud of being able to live here, service locals through my business, and then give back off the back of that,” he said.
Looking ahead, his hopes for the community remain focused on health and growth.
“I hope the region continues to flourish, and that our sporting and fitness clubs keep growing,” Brendan said.
“They play such a big role in the health of our kids and the community in general.”
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