Leila Abdallah is a mother, author, and advocate who has inspired Australia and the world with her message of hope and forgiveness. In 2020, Leila and her husband Danny lost three of their children- Antony, Angelina, and Sienna - in the Oatlands tragedy. Choosing forgiveness over anger, they launched i4Give Day, a national initiative promoting reconciliation and healing. Today, Leila shares her story to show the life-changing power of forgiveness and the hope it can bring to even the darkest circumstances.
At just 18, Molly Croft is a two-time cancer survivor, passionate advocate, and co-founder of The Tie Dye Project. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 12, she turned her experience into action, raising over $1 million for sarcoma research and supporting countless families. A member of the NSW Youth Advisory Council and a coach, Molly inspires others to “find a rainbow in every day,” embodying resilience, kindness, and the power of community.
Duku Forè (GAICD) is an inspiring international speaker, author of two books, two-time TEDx presenter, and Australia’s youth delegate to the United Nations in New York. Born in a Ugandan refugee camp and arriving in Australia at age 10 with limited English and a speech impediment, he transformed adversity into purpose. Today he leads Rich Dreams, a platform empowering people to share success stories, and HnH Wholesalers, serving major hotel and hospitality clients. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Duku continues to uplift audiences with a message of resilience, identity, and possibility.
Michael Crossland has the ability to captivate the imagination of young people to encourage and inspire them with his story. Michael has defied the odds of a life- threatening cancer to build a life of achievements as an accomplished businessman and an elite sportsman. His message of hope and overcoming adversity has seen Michael invited back year after year to Stand Tall.
