Australian Cricket Team

"I want to create a bit of a positive mindset for people when they think about disability. If they can understand more about disability, and Autism in general, we should be able to improve the language people use." 

Hobart Hurricanes / Tasmanian Tigers

"I was inspired to be a Lend a Hand to Hugo ambassador through my time spent at paediatric medical clinics as a university student. This exposed me to many children and families affected by autism and other disabilities and highlighted their real potential to contribute to society if given the proper support which Lend a Hand to Hugo advocates for."

Tasmanian Tigers / Australian Indigenous Cricket Team

"My best friend has a little brother with autism, so that's where my interest spans from. But I know many more people who have autism and other disabilities too, so I want to make a positive difference in their lives."

Victorian Bushrangers & Melbourne Stars

"Since becoming an ambassador for the fantastic charity 'Lend a hand to Hugo,' I believe that all people, irrelevant of their condition or upbringing deserve to be treated equally and accomplish their goals and ambitions." 

Victorian Bushrangers & Melbourne Renegades

"I'm a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador because I want to help spread awareness that people with autism are just as valuable as those who aren't affected by the disorder." 

Victorian Bushrangers & Melbourne Renegades

"Since becoming an ambassador for Lend a hand to Hugo, I found that someone closer to me has severe autism. At the start I was in shock because that person can't verbally communicate. The last six months I've been around that person I've started to understand the way that they act, and found that they can communicate in other ways." 

Victorian Bushrangers

"Since becoming a ambassador for lend a hand to Hugo I strongly believe that people with autism can offer so much to the world and I really hope that everyone can understand that people with autism or other disabilities are no different to everyone else."

Victorian Bushrangers

"Since becoming a Lend a Hand to Hugo ambassador, I've been able to learn what amazing things people with autism can achieve. It's definitely inspired me in the way I go about everyday life."

Victorian Bushrangers & Hobart Hurricanes

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India & Hobart Hurricanes

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Tasmanian Roar & Hobart Hurricanes

"I'm a lend a hand to Hugo ambassador because through personal connections I believe that awareness for autism is vitally important to ensuring that people and families affected by autism get assistance and education, and raising awareness allows the wider community to understand and have a greater acceptance of its presence in our society."

Tasmanian Tigers

"I recently met Luke Williams through cricket. Luke and I have spoken about situations at school and in sport where greater awareness of autism could have resulted in a better environment for all involved. So, my goal is to up my knowledge under Luke's wing and play a small hand in his big difference."

Hobart Hurricanes

"As a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador, my role is to embrace diversity through cricket. Through cricket, you meet many different people, so it is important that you respect who they are and understand each individuals' circumstance." 

Tasmanian Tigers

"I'm a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador to help raise awareness about autism because I believe that it is incredibly important that everyone in our community is well educated." 

Tasmanian Tigers

"Since becoming an ambassador for Lend a hand to Hugo, I have had the privilege of being able to spread awareness for the Autism Spectrum Disorder. People affected by autism and other disabilities have so much to offer in our community and are a constant source of inspiration for all." 

New South Wales & Sydney Thunder

"Since becoming a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador, I have learnt so much more about autism and how valuable people affected by autism are in our community."

New South Wales

"Since becoming an ambassador for Lend a hand to Hugo, I've learnt how important it is to raise awareness around the world. It has allowed me to educate others about autism, and how important it is to raise awareness. It's made me realise that I should never take things in life for granted and to always help others as much as I can. I love being part of such a great cause and will continue to raise awareness for autism whenever I can." 

Queensland Bulls

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Australia, Queensland Bulls & Brisbane Heat

"I'm a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador because I want to help others understand the Autism Spectrum and those affected by spreading awareness, allowing us to live and work together more efficiently in the community." 

Perth Scorchers & Western Australia

"I was inspired to become a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador because working with people with autism and other disabilities is something I see myself doing as a career. Growing up throughout school having a special needs centre made me realise how lucky we are to have people with different abilities in the world and Lend a hand to Hugo does an amazing job in promoting and working to achieve great things for autism awareness."

South Australia

"I'm a Lend a hand to Hugo ambassador because I believe people whom are affected by autism and different abilities deserve to live their lives to the fullest and have so much joy and happiness to offer."