Macey Bennett
Marketing and Legal
About Macey
Macey is a cofounder of Kicks for Kids and an advocate from regional Queensland with a glass-half-full attitude and a smile bigger than Ben Hur.
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Macey is currently in her fourth year of Laws (Honours) and Communications at the Queensland University of Technology, and her open mind and optimistic outlook drive her to embrace novel and formidable pursuits while cultivating meaningful and impactful connections.
Her extensive travels have provided her with a broad, global perspective, enhancing her ability to connect with diverse individuals. With a little fire in her belly, she brings passion and determination to everything she does, consistently striving for excellence in every aspect of her life, as evidenced by her numerous achievements and recognitions.
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Why do I want to be a part of Kicks for Kids?
I lost my brother to CDH when he was a baby and my dad had served 20 years in the Royal Australian Airforce and passed away when I was four years of age. My mum was a strong believer that no matter the odds that are stacked against you, you should never let them defy you and rather beat them and achieve more. Growing up, we did a lot of travel in third word orphanages and schools in Southeast Asia, which profoundly impacted me. In 2023, I was sponsored by Legacy Australia to complete the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. This life-changing experience solidified my purpose. The highlight of the 96km journey was using a soccer ball as a tool of communication and changing kids' lives with a simple game we often take for granted in Australia. As soon as I returned from PNG I met Mac who told me about his story. I instantly felt connected to the values of KFK and being apart of the team just felt meant to be.