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ERIC LOUW Director of Strategy & Planning (Telstra Business) About Eric: Lives in Hampton, Victoria Married to Jacqui, 3 Children Running: 56 Marathons 1 Comrades Marathon Mottos: Every minute of every day is important Thoughts about Black Saturday: "One Year On, it sounds like a long time. But it feels like yesterday when we had that unforgettable 48.8 degree day. I cannot imagine what it was like at the fires, but I can imagine the spirit of the community on that day. Australians have a wonderful way of showing their mateship and support for one another. And the words 'She'll be right' is an amazing suggestion of resilience. Having emigrated from South Africa, I am proud to be a part of our wonderful community." More about Eric
MARTIN EDWARDS I.T. Manager (St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne) About Martin: Lives in Hampton, Victoria Married to Amber, 1 Child Running: 14 Marathons 2 Comrades Marathons 1 Sahara (Marathon Des Sables) 1 100km Ultra (Australian Championship – 3rd) Mottos: Commit yourself to a goal and go for it Thoughts about Black Saturday: "Black Saturday was tragic. But we are a great nation. Any time is a time to give. Let's all get behind our broader community and GIVE" More about Martin
JARROD KANIZAY Managing Director - UniJobs.com.au - Australia's University Job Website About Jarrod: Lives in Brighton, Victoria Married to Jane, 4 Children, 1 Dog Running: 29 Marathons 1 Ironman Mottos: If it is to be, it's up to me Think BIG Thoughts about Black Saturday: "I took the kids to Lake Mountain 18 months ago, and stopped at Marysville on the way. The scenery was breathtaking, the township was buzzing and it was very difficult to get a park. I was back in Marysville in early November 2009, and then the true impact of the Black Saturday fires hit me. People's lives, businesses and communities have been turned upside down. This community and their surrounds will never be the same. From my living room, the impact of the fire was huge, but I still had no idea what these fires had truly done. Like most others, I donated, and I even went to the MCG Concert, but I am now only starting to understand the true impact of the fires and why it is important not to forget the communities that continue to be effected One Year On" More about Jarrod

ANDREW ARCHER Marketing Manager – UniJobs.com.au - Australia's University Job Website About Andrew: Lives in St Kilda, Victoria Single (but a great catch ladies!) Running: Regularly runs to catch a train Mottos Carpe Diem - "Seize the day" Thoughts about Black Saturday: “It was the after effects that really shook me. Coming from QLD it was inspiring to see an entire state pull together as one. It's a comforting thought to know that despite all of society's ills, in this country we still know the value of humanity”
LISA DEVILEE Sponsorship Manager – BlackSaturdayRun.com.au About Lisa Lives in South Yarra, Victoria Running: Looks fit (does that count?) Mottos: “If you aim for the best, you often get it”. Thoughts about Black Saturday: "Australia not only stopped to watch to the fire play out on TV, but Australia stopped to support and give to those who needed it. I am pleased that we are not forgetting what happened, and that our community continues to support the victims and their communities.”
John Crameri Marathon Runner (Collingwood Harriers Athletics Club) About John Lives in Northcote, Victoria Running Too many marathons to mention Ironman events too All round legend runner! Mottos: “Go Hard or Go Home” Thoughts about Black Saturday: "I was worried about my mate Steve Griffith, from Collingwood Athletics Club. We waited some 12 hours before we heard he was ok. Phone lines were down, and we had no idea where he was. It was naturally a great relief that he and his family and property (in King Lake) were all fine. I feel for those who had losses on the day, and hope that their pain will be eased by our loving community”
JANE KANIZAY Marathon Runner (Collingwood Harriers Athletics Club) About Jane: Lives in Brighton, Victoria Mother of the Year (to 4 children) Artist, Comic, Thrill Seeker, Movie Goer, and heaps more. Running 2 Marathons Mottos: “One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure..”. Thoughts about Black Saturday: “My sister (Kerrie) and her husband (Kristian) are CFA volunteers of a small brigade in Victoria. They have shared many stories of the Black Saturday fires and the role of the CFA. Brigades have to do a great deal of fundraising to operate smoothly. Those brigades affected by Black Saturday continue to struggle due to the clear obliteration of their communities. I hope that the people of Australia will see this as a great opportunity to give to these great CFA communities.” More about Jane
LIZ BURGESS Medical & Nutrition Manager (Black Saturday Run) About Liz: Lives in North Caulfield, Victoria Mother of 2 busy boys and part-time Associate Nurse Manager in Coronary Care Into yoga, movies and jigsaw puzzles. Backyard cricket referee. Running Expert spectator! Mottos: “All or nothing, in every way.”. Thoughts about Black Saturday: “Black Saturday was such a heartbreaking day for so many Victorians. Its only with continued support from all of us, that those families, townships and communities can rebuild their futures with dignity and hope.”