The Reid O’Leary Charitable Trust opportunity came about via tragedy, but a group of us wanted to turn that tragedy into something of hope in Reid’s name. The opportunity really came because my wife encouraged me to assist in the post trauma impact that then led to being involved in the hope project. I used my skills to establish the legal entity and provide all the accounting services for the Trust. I also contribute to the events and funding initiatives and more recently helped set up of the Reid O’Leary wellness Pulse programme in Hawkes Bay Schools. To contribute to mental wellness is a full circle contribution from myself to others and I am extremely proud to serve as a Trustee of a organisation founded in tragedy but passionately now engaged in hope serving our local community.