The Morning Bulletin - 27 June 2017
Young widow: 'I'm running for Daniel because he can't'
By Jo Smith-Hooker
FOUR years ago Jo Smith-Hooker was preparing to conquer a bucket list item - to run her first half marathon, alongside her husband Daniel.
This Sunday, Jo will again line up to run the 21km distance at the Gold Coast.
This time she is running to raise awareness and funds for First Light Widowed Association, an organisation that she is incredibly passionate about.
Two months after their first half marathon, Daniel died instantly in a motorbike accident on Mt Archer. Jo was 36 and their daughters 8 and 11.
For more information, visit the online article.
North West Star - 20 June 2017
Kate Donaghy sets running challenge
By Derek Barry
Young Mount Isa widow Kate Donaghy is bravely raising awareness for the unheralded cause of supporting widows with the challenging task of getting on with their life, by running at the upcoming Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
For more information, visit the online article.
Body and Soul - 4 June 2017
"We lost our husbands young, but we're here for each other"
By Kylie Stevenson
The national Body and Soul magazine featured the stories of the First Light founders Rebecca, Lauren and Carren, and how they connected through their grief and went on to start an organisation to support widowed people around Australia.
For more information, visit the online article.
