In this episode I was honoured to chat with Jack Burns, whose story is of the heartbreaking loss of his brother Jy to Suicide in 2019.
It’s a story of resilience, and sheer determination as well as the importance of the love of family, community and contribution.
Struggling with guilt and feeling like he let his family down, Jack found solace in the gym, where he often broke down.
Although Jack knew he needed help, it took him a long time to ask, until one day he realised it just had to be done.
The first anniversary of Jy's passing in July 2020 brought some closure, but Jack still felt lost. He began running in October 2020 to heal and decided to raise money for charity in his brother’s honor.
By November 2020, Jack committed to running 330km from Adelaide to Frances, raising $24,000 for charity.
Jack’s journey, marked by immense courage and community support, is an absolute testament to turning pain into purpose.
Join us as we explore his heartfelt, and inspiring story.

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