Congratulations to our fearless leader, Mark Hughes, who has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
Beyond the titles and the recognition, Mark lives every day facing his own brain cancer diagnosis but never once chose to focus on himself. It was always and still is about how he can help others going through a brain cancer diagnosis.
“I’m accepting this honour on behalf of our MHF community, I am overwhelmed at the help and support we receive on a daily basis. We promise to keep fighting for so many families that have been torn apart by this disease, as well as the families like mine that are still fighting against Brain Cancer”.
Through it all, Mark always has a smile on his face, a positive attitude, and an incredible ability to see the good in everything and everyone he meets.
His strength, resilience and compassion continue to inspire everyone who meets him.
Mark, no one deserves this award more than you and we are so incredibly proud.
Congratulations on this well-earned recognition.
Mark sat down with Niav Owens, to chat about his journey, from a young bloke from Kurri Kurri, to a household name across Australia. Listen here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/newcastle-breakfast/mark-hughes-oam/106268848?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared
