Ambassadors
Save Our Sons is fortunate to have the support of more than 10 of Australia’s most celebrated and talented celebrities. They share the vision of the Save Our Sons team and our cause has touched their hearts. They are both passionate and determined to help Save Our Sons.
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Ada Nicodemou
Ada is an Australian icon who has been in the Australian film and television industry for over 18 years.
When Ada first heard of the plight she immediately pledged her commitment to Save Our Sons.
Ada is Save Our Sons very first Ambassador. This amazing woman has been with us since the very beginning and her continued support is truly appreciated.
"To everyone who has been touched by a sufferer or a relative of a child with DMD please understand that you are not alone and we are here to support you and do all we can to raise awareness and funds to beat DMD” – Ada Nicodemou |
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Mark Geyer
Mark is a rugby league legend. A Penrith Panther, NSW State of Origin Representative and a Kangaroo. He is one of the greats. Nowadays Mark is a member of Triple M’s breakfast show “The Grill Team”. Charity comes as second nature to Mark, his idea and delivery for a Legends of Origin Charity match for the QLD Flood appeal is a testament to his desire and ability.
Despite his own family and commitments Mark dedicates much of his time as a Save Our Sons Ambassador.
“I’m honored and humbled to be an Ambassador for Save Our Sons. Knowing Elie for the past five years, I have rode the roller coaster of emotion and shared in the tears. Now it’s time to get down to business and raise a million dollars for the most deserving charity that I have ever been associated with”. – Mark Geyer |
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Joe Hachem
Joe Hachem is the first ever Australian professional poker player to win the World Series of Poker tournament. Joe took out the championship in 2005, making him an international star.
The following year Joe Hachem won his first ever World Poker Tour title “Five Diamonds Poker Classic”. He is one of only five players to win the World Series of Poker Main Event and a World Poker Tour championship.
A well respected family man, Joe understands the importance of having a supportive and close knit family. Joe puts time aside from his busy schedule to lend a hand and be a Save Our Sons Ambassador, Joe will always be found playing a hand at the Save Our Sons yearly poker tournament.
"Being a part of Save Our Sons and being able to help other people it's easy, it's no work. To help raise some money and maybe save some lives - it's too easy." - Joe Hachem. |
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Angry Anderson
Angry Anderson is part of Australian rock music royalty. A singer songwriter, actor, reporter and television personality, Angry is most famous for his lead singer role in the rock band Rose Tattoo since 1976.
In 1993 Angry Anderson was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his commitment as a youth advocate.
Since then Angry is recognised for his charity work and acting roles in shows such as Jesus Christ Super Star, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Fat Pizza and Housos. |
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Jeff Fenech
Jeff Fenech is a world champion boxer who represented his country in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. He was the first boxer in history to go undefeated and win three world titles in three different weight divisions.
In 2002 Jeff Fenech was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Since retirement Fenech has become a trainer, training such fighters as Hussein Hussein, Sakio Bika and former IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan.
Known for being a champion in the ring, we know Jeff for his generosity and compassion for the cause, showing at many levels what a true champion he is. Jeff is a wonderful Ambassador for Save Our Sons.
"I fight in the ring, but every day these children are fighting for their lives, what better reason is there to raise money than to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?" - Jeff Fenech
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Terry Lamb
Terry Lamb in February of 2008 was named as one of Rugby League 100 greatest ever players. Terry Lamb played 349 first grade Rugby League games, represented the NSW State of Origin side on eight occasions and played seven test matches for Australia.
Terry won the Dally M Player of the year in 1983, Rothmans Medal in 1984, three players players awards, seven Dally M five-eighth of the year awards and a three-time premiership winner.
Terry is a highly successful Rugby League player and with his support of Terry and many others we will be successful in finding a cure to Save Our Sons. |
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Anthony Mundine
Anthony Mundine is an all-round sportsman. First making his mark in Rugby League, Anthony Mundine played 127 first grade games and represented NSW in three State of Origins.
Most recently Anthony is a champion boxer, fighting in 47 matches and taking out the WBA Super Middle Weight title, IBO World Middle Weight title, and currently the holder of the WBA Light Middle Weight Championship.
With close connections to Save Our Sons founder Elie Eid, Anthony Mundine was devastated to learn of Emilio's condition and immediately gave up his time to support the Save Our Sons fight. |
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Bill Harrigan
Bill Harrigan, known for being the worlds best Rugby League referee, has referred over 390 first grade, 21 State of Origin, 25 Test match games and 10 Rugby League Grand Finals.
With his extensive experience in the Police Force and Rugby League, today Bill Harrigan is a motivational speaker, using his experiences to motivate and inspire others.
"I'm a softy for kids and I have seen the heartache parents go through with their sick children. Kids are so innocent and should not have to deal with life threatening illnesses. I have five boys and a girl and all are healthy, so I feel a need to help children's charities using my profile. A few years ago I was introduced to Save Our Sons and it hit me straight away, I thought what if this was one of my boys? I was honoured when asked to be an ambassador. I simply accepted, hung up the phone with tears rolling down my cheeks. To see the work Save Our Sons carries out with a common goal to save boys is humbling." - Bill Harrigan
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Gus Worland
Gus Worland is an Australian television and radio personality, currently a host of Triple M's “The Grill Team” and a recipient of two ASTRA award.
A star in his own right, Gus Worland co-created and starred in shows such as An Aussie Goes Barmy, An Aussie Goes Bolly and An Aussie Goes Calypso.
"I will do all I can to help raise the $1,000,000 we need to fund a human clinical trial to save our sons." - Gus Worland |
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Michael Ennis
Michael Ennis is the captain of the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs. He has played over 140 first grade games and has represented the NSW State of Origin side on four occasions.
With a young family of his own, Michael became an ambassador to help the fight to ensure families such as the Eids, and all the sufferers of DMD, don't continue to go through the heartache they are faced with.
"We'll walk this hard road and together we will save these children!" - Michael Ennis
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Mario Fenech
Mario Fenech played 274 first grade games spanning from 1981 - 1995. In this time, Mario captained South Sydney for four years and represented NSW in three State of Origin games.
Since retiring from Rugby League, Mario Fenech is a regular guest and fan favorite on the NRL Footy Show, has published a book "What's doing?", is the NRL Sponsorship Manager and appears as a guest on a variety of television shows.
Known for his compassion and care, Mario has been supporting Save Our Sons from the begnining and puts his big heart and soul behind the cause.
"To find a cure we are getting closer ! After a lot of hard work ! I remember when Ellie & I first sat down he talked about his sons situation with Duchene & started weeping I know what it means to him & his family & other families to find a cure ! We can do it with your help !" - Mario Fenech |
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Amanda Keller
Amanda Keller is a morning presenter on WSFM 101.7 with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones as well as the host of Australian lifestyle program The Living Room. She has also made appearances on a number of high-rating television programs including Good Morning Australia, Good News Week, Rove Live, The Glass House, 20 to 1, Spicks and Specksand Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation.
Amanda has been a wonderful supporter of Save Our Sons, attending many fundraising events before becoming an official ambassador in 2012. “Through Save our Sons I believe we have a real chance to not just make their lives easier, but maybe one day soon harness a cure. " - Amanda Keller |
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Tahir Bilgic
Tahir Bilgiç has hosted and performed at a number of our fundraising events, including the Annual Sydney Market Cherry Auction, 2012 Laugh For A Cure, Annual Charity Golf Day, Play For a Cure Casino Royale and more.
He is an Australian comedian, film and television actor of Turkish descent, best known for his role as Habib in the sitcoms Fat Pizza and Swift and Shift Couriers. He is often credited, along with Sleek the Elite, as the person who came up with the catch phrase 'Fully Sick'. The phrase 'Fully Sick' is used throughout each of the Pizza episodes and the ongoing Paul Fenech sitcoms by the main characters. More recently he has appeared in the SBS sitcom Housos.
"I am proud to support Save Our Sons because it is a genuine and heartfelt charity. We make a difference together so I urge everyone to come on board." - Tahir
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Rob Shehadie
Rob Shehadie has hosted and performed at a number of our fundraising events, including the Annual Sydney Market Cherry Auction, 2012 Laugh For A Cure, Annual Charity Golf Day, Play For a Cure Casino Royale and more. "It breaks my heart to see the pain Elie and his family are going through due to DMD. That is why i have become an ambassador so i can do my best to make people aware of this disease and to also help raise money for a cure so no other family has to go through this same pain. Elie is a true inspiration and i love the fact that he wont let DMD win and take his child away. So I'm here to Help him with that fight." - Rob Shehadie |
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Sam Burgess Sam Burgess came on board with Save Our Sons in 2012 after showing great support for the organisation. Sam is an English professional rugby league footballer for NRL team South Sydney Rabbitohs. A Great Britain and England international representative forward, Sam previously played for English club Bradford Bulls of Super League. Burgess was persuaded by Russell Crowe, co-owner of NRL club, South Sydney Rabbitohs to sign and move to Australia to play. Since doing so he has been selected to play for the NRL All Stars, named captain of the Rabbitohs and had his brothers Luke, Tom and George move over to play professionally in Australia as well. |
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Erin Molan
Erin Molan became an ambassador for Save Our Sons in 2012. |
















