It was great to welcome Bonnie Hancock to the Shaw and Partners Sydney Boardroom yesterday. Bonnie is not only an extraordinary athlete but an even more exceptional individual. Her journey is nothing short of legendary, and having the opportunity to hear about it directly from her made it all the more remarkable.

Bonnie is the fastest and youngest person to paddle around Australia, completing this incredible endeavour in 2022 after spending 254 days at sea and raising over $120,000 for Gotcha4Life. Her achievements are truly astonishing.

In celebration of the launch of her new book, "The Girl Who Touched the Stars," Shaw and Partners was pleased to gift a copy to our advisers and staff members nationwide. The book, which was recently unveiled at the Mermaid Beach SLSC in Queensland—the starting point of her Shaw and Partners Paddle of AUS—is more than just a narrative.

It's a journey that stands as a testament to human ambition, mental strength, and resilience. We are incredibly proud to have been the major sponsor and to have provided crucial financial support for Bonnie's remarkable journey. Supporting Bonnie has been a privilege.

At Shaw and Partners, it's all about backing amazing talent and stories like hers.