It’s now been 25 years since former Jerilderie local Kat Finnerty was first told she had multiple sclerosis.
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But she’s never been one to let the condition take control of her.
She has spent the last 25 years searching for a way to turn a bad thing into something more positive.
And to mark a quarter of a century living that life, and the ‘Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste’ book it inspired, Kat recently climbed two live volcanoes.
She said it was partly to inspire others to follow her life journey and become part of her “master of disaster” crusade to overcome suffering and adversity.
The daring expeditions propelled her memoir to best-selling status on Amazon and saw her complete a whirlwind tour of Canada (her original home) where she featured on several national TV and radio shows.
Kat will be in Deniliquin next week to share some of her journey and learnings.
It will be held from 5pm on Wednesday, April 9 at South West Arts Deniliquin, in End St.
Thanks to South West Arts sponsorship, the event is free. But you must book your spot by contacting Kat on 0466 235 382.
Funding for vital GV service
Thanks to the community, GV Pregnancy and Family Support Service will live to see another — at least — 242 days.
With no ongoing government funding, the service’s future is always uncertain.
However, the Greater Shepparton community dug deep during a fundraising push late last year and donated more than $30,000 to keep the half-century-old service open after the Caroline Chisholm Society announced the service would close at the end of the year. Close it did.
But, with the funds, the society was able to re-open the doors of the material aid service that operates out of a small, humble building on St Andrew's Rd, Shepparton, three mornings a week, in February.
Lilli races toward Gold Coast title
Lilli and Honey with the spoils of their win
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Talented young Berrigan rider Lilli Meyer Vale recently competed at Moonee Valley in the National Pony Racing Series, and qualified to attend the grand final on the Gold Coast in early June.
Racing over a distance of 700m at the Victorian State qualifying race day, the event was held on Saturday, March 22.
The Series is conducted in two categories - small and large.
Small caters for young riders on small ponies not exceeding 12.2-hands over a distance of 450m, and Large is for older riders on larger ponies up to 14-hands over 700m.
The structure enables a fair and competitive riding competition for all competitors.
Lilli has been around horses all of her life, with mum Shilleagh a registered trainer and owner of Meyer Vale Racing in Berrigan while dad Bradley Vale is a popular, well recognised, local jockey.
She has the same passion and respect for horses as mum and dad and recently qualified for her ticket to ride track work, which she loves.
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