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Pictured above are the families behind this amazing event each year.
The event, 24 Hours of Heroes Australia started in 2021 out of Nepean CrossFit, Sydney.
Beau, a member of the gym approached the owners Dan & Max to run a 24 hour event with the hope to raise funds for a worthy cause. After some brainstorming and finding an event with the same purpose & values they reached out to 24 Hours of Heroes Canada. It was then that the Australian arm was created and has since raised more than $430,000 over the last 3 years.
The event has expanded nationally across 7 states & territories over the 3 years since inception. They have since announced their plan to grow this further across the waters to New Zealand starting in 2024.
All money raised is donated directly to our charity partners, Wounded Heroes Australia and RSA New Zealand.
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Dan olford
Director/Founder
Is a husband and father of three.
Co-Owner and Founder of Nepean CrossFit, Dan has been Coaching and running Nepean CrossFit since 2012 and CrossFitting for over 15 yearsFor Dan, there is nothing more important in CrossFit than the community around it. A strong believer that we are stronger together than we can ever be alone. This is what drives him each and every day to improve the lives of others.Passionate about helping and supporting his community and actively supporting mental health organisations he is honoured to be bringing the 24hours of Heroes event to Australia and New Zealand to raise awareness and to help support Australian men and women living with PTSD.
Co-Owner and Founder of Nepean CrossFit, Dan has been Coaching and running Nepean CrossFit since 2012 and CrossFitting for over 15 yearsFor Dan, there is nothing more important in CrossFit than the community around it. A strong believer that we are stronger together than we can ever be alone. This is what drives him each and every day to improve the lives of others.Passionate about helping and supporting his community and actively supporting mental health organisations he is honoured to be bringing the 24hours of Heroes event to Australia and New Zealand to raise awareness and to help support Australian men and women living with PTSD.
beau whitton
Director/Founder
Is a loving wife, mum to a little girl & two fur babies and loves to travel.
In her spare time you will often find her at the gym or doing house renovations. Her desire to help and coach people has guided her to become a team leader and mentor.
She is often finding ways to help those in need through sponsorships, volunteering and organising events to raise money. No matter the task she just wants the world to be a better place.
She is often finding ways to help those in need through sponsorships, volunteering and organising events to raise money. No matter the task she just wants the world to be a better place.
max burnett
Director/Founder
Mother of two.
Co-Owner of Nepean CrossFit.
A Royal Australian Airforce veteran, serving 12 years in the permanent forces and now currently serving in the reserves, she is proud to have served overseas in East Timor and Sinai.
For Max, experiencing friends and family battling with PTSD, as well as her own mental health battles from military service, she is passionate about raising awareness of PTSD, as well as helping to remove the stigma around mental health issues, especially with veterans.
She is excited to be a part of establishing the first 24 hours of heroes event Australia as well as a partnership with Wounded Hero’s Australia.
For Max, experiencing friends and family battling with PTSD, as well as her own mental health battles from military service, she is passionate about raising awareness of PTSD, as well as helping to remove the stigma around mental health issues, especially with veterans.
She is excited to be a part of establishing the first 24 hours of heroes event Australia as well as a partnership with Wounded Hero’s Australia.
brooke burnham
Organiser/Admin
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zak rogers
Ambassador/Admin
Zak is an avid CrossFitter, Husband and Father to three who have him focused on being the best adventure Dad he can be! Zak is a former Army, non-commissioned officer who served six years in the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment with deployments to Afghanistan. Zak brings to the team a close connection to the serving and ex-serving veteran community.
After leaving the Military, Zak opened CrossFit TMA in Albury Wodonga with a mission to improve the lives of his members and build a community based on the values of Integrity, Effort and Consistency.
Through his leadership and knowledge in human performance he and his team of coaches have made many everyday individuals the fittest, healthiest, and happiest versions of themselves. While at the helm of TMA, Zak led weekly mentoring and training sessions for local veterans and regularly hosted fundraising events for the veteran community in association with not for profit organisations & 24 Hours of Heroes.
After leaving the Military, Zak opened CrossFit TMA in Albury Wodonga with a mission to improve the lives of his members and build a community based on the values of Integrity, Effort and Consistency.
Through his leadership and knowledge in human performance he and his team of coaches have made many everyday individuals the fittest, healthiest, and happiest versions of themselves. While at the helm of TMA, Zak led weekly mentoring and training sessions for local veterans and regularly hosted fundraising events for the veteran community in association with not for profit organisations & 24 Hours of Heroes.