Rowing for Burleigh Bears' Yak’s recovery

RowingforBurleighBears'Yak’srecovery

Published

28 September 2026

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Our long-term mates at Burleigh Leagues Club have always backed their community, and Team Hutchies jumped on the rowers to help.

Burleigh Bears player Jacek ‘Yak’ suffered a life-changing spinal injury earlier this year, please of people wanted to get behind him.

Together, company members completed a 42 km stationary rowing challenge, with the machine counting down from 42,000 metres to zero. Every metre was shared across the team, with one goal in mind – raising funds to support Yak and his family through recovery and rehabilitation.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters and everyone who helped spread the word, the effort raised $22,000 from the Hutchies team and $100,000 overall.

The rowing challenge was never about setting records. It was about showing up for a mate and helping lighten the load during a tough time.

A big thank you to everyone who donated and got behind the cause. Your support will make a real difference.