She says they will be firing up the barbecue early this Thursday morning at Baileys Union Park (outside Link Upward Building) and Mark will be there to share his personal story from 7am.

Mark and his wife Kirralee established the foundation after the former professional rugby league player who also played State of Origin for the Blues received his life-changing diagnosis in 2013.

And their close friends, owners of the local real estate agency, Lindy and Gregg Harris have supported them from the outset. Last year, Lindy took her generosity to the next level when the team at One Agency hosted a ‘Beanie Day’ at King Street Public School.