Justin Di Lollo

What a great legacy RUOK? is for the whole community. But it didn’t happen by itself. It took the most incredibly focused and, dare I say it, pig-headed determination of someone to make it happen. I am so proud to have helped in a small way help Gavin get this initiative off the ground. I recall visiting him at Brand Shop’s Paddington digs for one of the very early meetings and thinking to myself “This is a brilliant idea – but it’s madness. It crosses too many established interests and they’ll never let it get off the ground. The government will like it, but it will be too hard for them to fund it.” How wrong I was! And there’s one simple reason why I was wrong: he’s called Gavin Larkin. Here is an individual with guts, determination, passion, belief and a truly selfless sense of benefit to others. Where a hundred others have failed with worthy projects, Gavin was able to succeed. He’s a true inspiration to me and many others. Mate, you’re going to need all that guts, determination and passion in the months ahead – I’ll be thinking of you and sending lots of positive vibes your way.