Brace yourself, because this one’s going to hit you right in the feels. Deb Richardson is back on the mic with me, and if you caught her story the first time she joined me, you’ll know exactly why I couldn’t wait to have her back. Deb’s journey is one of grit, heart, and a level of badassery that’s hard to put into words.

Deb was a guest on behalf of The Code 9 Foundation (episode 584) where Deb recounted her days as a member of Victoria Police and being caught up in the Russell Street bombing, however we also learnt about Yuri, the young 11-year-old Ukrainian boy who Deb hosted in 1993. Well, it is fair to say that a pretty special bond was created between Deb and Yuri before Yuri went home.

There is much more to this story, so please check out Deb’s first episode. Deb and Yuri lost contact until 2017 where they reconnected, and this contact accelerated after Yuri saw Russian tanks roll into the Ukraine. What transpired was Deb asking what she could do for Yuri and the idea that Deb could knit some teddy bears for the young children who have been displaced, well Deb managed to get 14,000 “Yuri bears” knitted, yes that is correct, 14,000 “Yuri bears”, obviously a quite remarkable achievement.

What is more remarkable is the earlier this year, Deb travelled to the Ukraine to deliver the “Yuri bears”.

This is her story.

 

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Brace yourself, because this one&rsquo;s going to hit you right in the feels. Deb Richardson is back on the mic with me, and if you caught her story the first time she joined me, you&rsquo;ll know exactly why I couldn&rsquo;t wait to have her back. Deb&rsquo;s journey is one of grit, heart, and a level of badassery that&rsquo;s hard to put into words.
Deb was a guest on behalf of The Code 9 Foundation (episode 584) where Deb recounted her days as a member of Victoria Police and being caught up in the Russell Street bombing, however we also learnt about Yuri, the young 11-year-old Ukrainian boy who Deb hosted in 1993. Well, it is fair to say that a pretty special bond was created between Deb and Yuri before Yuri went home.
There is much more to this story, so please check out Deb&rsquo;s first episode. Deb and Yuri lost contact until 2017 where they reconnected, and this contact accelerated after Yuri saw Russian tanks roll into the Ukraine. What transpired was Deb asking what she could do for Yuri and the idea that Deb could knit some teddy bears for the young children who have been displaced, well Deb managed to get 14,000 &ldquo;Yuri bears&rdquo; knitted, yes that is correct, 14,000 &ldquo;Yuri bears&rdquo;, obviously a quite remarkable achievement.
What is more remarkable is the earlier this year, Deb travelled to the Ukraine to deliver the &ldquo;Yuri bears&rdquo;.
This is her story.
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Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.
Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”
From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.
So, if life’s hitting hard and you’re ready to hit back, join our corner and hit subscribe!

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Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists & thought leaders.

 

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists &amp; thought leaders.
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