Over 240 people flocked to hear from Performance and Mindset Coach, Ben Crowe at Doncare’s Charity Dinner including Vixens’ Coach, Simone McKinnis and former captain of the Australian netball team, Sharelle McMahon.

Applauded internationally as the man behind Ash Barty’s charge to the top, Crowe took the audience on an inspiring and unexpected journey, sharing personal stories from Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer. Described as the ‘Secret Weapon’ behind Richmond’s 2017 Grand Final Victory, Ben provided valuable insight into his work with Peggy O’Neil, Damien Hardwick and Trent Cotchin. Attributing the Richmond FC's rise from disaster in 2016 to Hardwick and Cotchin embracing their own vulnerability, celebrating imperfection and realising that footy is what they do, not who they are.

Sponsored by Bendigo Bank's Doncaster East & Templestowe Village Community Bank Branches, the event raised funds to support Doncare to continue its work supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.

Doncare is extremely grateful to Ian Goldsmith and Geoff Roberts from MCEL, Lisa and Paul from The Craft & Co and Mandy at Ella Baché Doncaster for their contribution to a wonderful evening. And most of all to Ben Crowe, who empowered us to focus on fulfilment rather than achievement; shut out the noise like Cathy Freeman did when she won Gold; remember that we don't know the real Mickey Mouse; that eulogy virtues trump resume virtues and that embracing vulnerability, purpose, authenticity and human connection is what it's all about.