07: Rob Hopkinson, Founder of Run with Rob

This week we hear the story behind 'Run with Rob' - a community running and fundraising group. We chat with founder Rob Hopkinson - a father, community advocate and a man with a big heart and an incredible ability to bring people together.Run With Rob (RWR) has seen huge growth in the last few years, with more than 500 members, from Rob’s home suburb Eatons Hill, across our region and out to Dalby, Bundaberg and even Melbourne. Ranging from experienced runners to those who can now run 5kms and newcomers who have found the right environment.Run with Rob’s reputation is built on going further together by not letting anyone fall behind. As a club, it moves as a tribe. In our interview, we chat fitness, mental health, community advocacy and why doing life with others is so important. PLUS we drop our interview with talented local actor Jake Cockburn which is sure to inspire you! We hear about his most recent major role as young August ‘Gus’ Bell in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe as well as his hopes and dreams for the future and what he loves about his local suburb of Albany Creek. As well as our usual segments, this episode is full of local people, places and events that will remind you why you love living in the North Western Suburbs (or why you should definitely visit!).Sit back, relax and let’s chat the Talk of the Town.Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/44b7uw9uListen on Apple - https://tinyurl.com/mjhf4dwhListen on Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/25mwpjm2*This podcast discusses issues of mental health and domestic and family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.