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Side profile of five people and the Pat Cronin Foundation’s Be Wise mascot

2022 our biggest year yet

2022 promises to be the biggest year yet for the Pat Cronin Foundation, with the first of our free Be Wise school presentations kickstarting a busy calendar.

The Cronin family, with 19-year-old Pat on the right.

Alarming Tally Drives Our Mission

Australia’s alarming tally of coward punch fatalities over the past 20 years makes the Pat Cronin story tragically all too common. The realisation however that if it could happen to Pat, it … Read more

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Today is Pat’s 4th anniversary

Four years ago we said goodbye to Pat for the last time as his life support system was turned off and our lives were changed forever. The Pat Cronin Foundation honours Pat … Read more

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New ambassador – Peter Helliar

We are thrilled to announce another high profile Ambassador for the Pat Cronin Foundation in Peter Helliar. Peter met with Matt & Robyn yesterday and was only too happy to add his … Read more

Nick Eggleton – Pat Cronin Foundation Presenter

Meet Nick Eggleton

We would like to introduce one of our awesome new presenters, Nick Eggleton, who will be presenting to a range of sporting clubs and community groups this year!⁠⁠As a close mate of … Read more

Peter Treseder – Pat Cronin Foundation Presenter

Meet Peter Treseder

Please give a warm welcome to Peter Treseder, who has joined the Pat Cronin Foundation Team as a new presenter! Peter is a professional presenter, working full time for AustralianSuper in member … Read more

Steve O’Malley – Pat Cronin Foundation Presenter

Meet Steve O’Malley

Meet Steve O’Malley, whom we are very honoured to have on board at the foundation. Not only has Steve been a fire fighter for 31 years, he is a strong advocate for … Read more

Hayden Bowket – Pat Cronin Foundation Presenter

Meet Hayden Bowkett

Meet Hayden Bowkett, one of our awesome new Education & Awareness presenters.⁠⁠Hayden is a confident, friendly and down to earth young man who has been the MC for our Walk to the Valley … Read more

Georgia Love Interview – 10 News First

Today we were interviewed by Georgia Love from 10 News First Melbourne about the charges laid yesterday. Thanks for helping us to spread our Be Wise End the Coward Punch message.

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3AW interview with Nick McCallum

Here is a link to the interview that I did with Nick McCallum on 3AW yesterday afternoon following the charges being laid against 7 men involved in the fight on the night … Read more

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