Welcome

Sporting Dreams was started by triple Paralympian Marayke Jonkers to help Queensland athletes with physical disabilities achieve their sporting dreams. We provide funding grants to help purchase equipment like race wheelchairs or hand cycles, even prosthetic limbs for running or cycling. We also help with training and competition costs. Since starting in 2008 we have given over 130 grants to athletes.

 

SUPPORTER

You can help change a life through sport today when you donate to Sporting Dreams

FUNDRAISING

Achieve your own sporting dream as a fundraising challenge for us: Ever wanted to do a fun run, your first triathlon or marathon? Why not raise funds for Sporting Dreams while you do it. We can help you create your own online fundraising page where you share your dream challenge with friends and family and ask them to donate. We will also cheer you on and support you. Contact Marayke to find out more.

SPONSOR A GRANT

Do you want to promote your company and help athletes in the process? Sponsor a sporting Dreams grant and you will have a grant named after your organisation at the annual Sporting Dreams Awards Ceremony. You will also receive recognition on the Sporting Dreams Website and in our newsletter.

Meet Our Athletes

  • Bailey Rowland- Wh

    Bailey plays with the Queensland Junior wheelchair basketball team, and this year won the most improved player award in the Brisbane league. He has always been sporty and took up
  • Charles Taylor- Po

    Powerlifting Charles, 34, has beaten his personal best at every competition he attends. He has attended state and national events since 2012 and competes in the 2012/2013 Grand Prix series.
  • Nathan Ford-Boccia

    Nathan, 17, started playing club boccia in 2013 after a long search for a sport that he could participate and compete in. The Mitchelton local has cerebral palsy  and works
  • Steve Osborne- Pow

    Steve is a Paralympic Swimmer turned powerlifter. He entered his first powerlifting event in September, and lifted 125kg. His aim is to lift 200kg.

 

Sponsors

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