Thursday 11 July 2013

In this age, good and brave deeds stand out for their rarity. This week, two brave men accomplished very different, but admirable achievements.

Shane Crawford didn't have to cycle from Melbourne to Perth to raise money for breast cancer research. In 2012 he walked from Melbourne to Adelaide for the same cause.

But, like all people of Crawford's calibre, he felt he could do more. Brave.

Harry O'Brien didn't have to reveal his emotional demons to anyone. He didn't have to front cameras, calmly and bravely revealing a "long and complicated history of sexual abuse."

O'Brien's composure was inspiring. He is a courageous person who should be, and will be supported.

Crawford and O'Brien have contributed towards bettering, even saving the lives of millions of people.

Crawford's fundraising means more money towards research and, hopefully, cures for cancer.

O'Brien's candid revelations might just give depression sufferers the inspiration and incentive to come out and talk about their troubles. Crawford and O'Brien are just human. But they showed a superhuman courage this week.

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