Brisbane Boys College

“I attend Brisbane Boys’ College. I just want to thank you. My life hasn’t been the easiest. I didn’t think I was going to make more than a couple more weeks before taking my life. Then we were told that a man named Glen Gerreyn was going to speak to us. I was in grade 9 at the time. I’ll be honest I thought you were going to be another cheesy inspirational speaker, but after your talk I felt so inspired. You told me that I could do anything. I always wanted to be a carpenter. My mum and my uncle who are both alcoholics always told me I would never make it, I would never succeed. But because of you, I now have a school based apprenticeship with JNC Constructions. Your most recent talk with us made my imagination run wild. Maybe I could even start my own business. Maybe I could just shoot for greater things. I want to thank you for two major things: 1. Giving me the drive to chase my dream. 2. Giving me my life. Because without your talk, I don’t think I would be here today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”