She plunged into the media landscape two years ago.
And, next month, Nicole Somerville is gearing up to attack another exciting new challenge.
The owner of the Newcastle Weekly and Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine will join 17 other fearless mentors as they abseil down the face of McDonald Jones Stadium for the annual Leaders Leap on Friday 16 August to raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS).
The group – including Stephen Galilee (NSW Minerals Council), Justin Peterkin (Ashton Coal), Drew Brazaitis (Komatsu Mining Technology), Alex Brennan (Business Hunter), Jennifer Short (Coal Services), Tim Browne (Dantia), Victoria Aspden (Ampcontrol), Patrick Howard (First National Real Estate), Sam Vidler, Mitchell Jones, Stephen Hunt (Hunt Hospitality), Nick Couper (HunterNet Career Connections), Tammy Curphey, Jason Hoffman (Newcastle Jets), Lauren Kempe (NBN), David Woods (Active Accounting) and Clint Newton (Rugby League Players Association) – collectively hopes to enable the organisation to change outcomes in the community every day.
The event, launched in 2018, is also an opportunity for participants to reflect on the vital work of the WRHS crew, who regularly winch people to safety from the bush, ocean and hard to access locations.
Nicole admitted she was ready to push her fear to one side… for a good cause.
“My dad (Bruce) is the reason I’ve put my hand up to do this year’s Leaders Leap,” she said.
“That’s despite the fact that I’m absolutely terrified of heights.
“For all his working life, as an underground coal miner up the valley, he donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service through workplace giving.
“It’s something I remember mum and dad always talking about from a young age.
“The WRHS is part of the Newcastle fabric and giving back to the community is something, which comes hand-in-hand for both my publications Newcastle Weekly and Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine.
“And, for my daughter Blake, all I can do is to raise as much money as possible to support the next generation having access to this free and vital service.
“So, if anyone can spare a few dollars, I would be very grateful.”
To support Nicole, go here.
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