{"id":118390,"date":"2025-07-31T10:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=118390"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:04:58","slug":"read-the-play-inspires-resilience-and-kindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/read-the-play-inspires-resilience-and-kindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Read the Play inspires resilience and kindness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HUNDREDS of people packed the President&#8217;s Room at GMHBA Stadium on Friday last week for the annual Read the Play Fundraiser Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s event, hosted by Cameron Ling and Claudia Gunjaca, featured a return from last year&#8217;s keynote speaker Kath Koschel, who spoke about her battles after breaking her back, losing the love of her life and ensuring people look after themselves.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118391\" style=\"width: 603px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118391 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285-1024x683.jpg?_t=1753920147\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7409-ClaudiaGunj_98285.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Claudia Gunjaca and Cameron Ling hosted the Read the Play Fundraiser Breakfast at GMHBA Stadium. Photos: PETER MARSHALL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read the Play general manager Michelle Gerdtz said Koschel&#8217;s story embodies resilience, vulnerability and the power of kindness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As someone who has faced extraordinary physical and emotional adversity, Kath&#8217;s journey shows young people and adults alike that it&#8217;s possible to rebuild, to ask for help, and to find strength in community<\/p>\n<p>and kindness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Kath&#8217;s story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope \u2013 and that choosing kindness, as she says, can be the most powerful response of all.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There was a real sense of shared purpose in the room \u2013 from the heartfelt stories to the laughs and moments of reflection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118394\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118394 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314-1024x683.jpg?_t=1753920146\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7535-CameronLing_98314.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cameron Ling, Kath Koschel, Michelle Gerdtz and Claudia Gunjaca.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Koschel used an analogy often heard on airplanes &#8216;passengers should secure their own oxygen mask before assisting others,&#8217; encouraging others need to look after themselves and be kind to themselves before they can help others.<\/p>\n<p>Locals from Read the Play&#8217;s Game Changers program also spoke at the breakfast, sharing their own stories from their clubs and the support they receive, a highlight for Ms Gerdtz.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their confidence, passion, and insight were inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We were also proud to shine a spotlight on our Player Wellbeing Officers, whose dedication helps make sporting clubs safe and supporting spaces for young people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118392\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118392 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267-1024x683.jpg?_t=1753920146\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/B07K7417-MichelleGer_98267.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Read the Play general manager Michelle Gerdtz welcomed everyone to the breakfast and gave an update on the organisation and its programs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A live auction and raffle held during the morning helped raise money to support Read the Play and the work they do in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Gerdtz said the funds will specifically support the delivery of free mental health education workshops and helping Read the Play strengthen its support for Player Wellbeing Officers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HUNDREDS of people packed the President&#8217;s Room at GMHBA Stadium on Friday last week for the annual Read the Play Fundraiser Breakfast. 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