MEDIA RELEASE
October 19, 2010
Mechanical man
Take 5 – Latest issue 43, on sale Wednesday, October 20
My heart’s in my backpack
A failing heart put Paul on the donor list, but when no heart was
available and his days were numbered, his specialist offered him a
“mechanical” one. An operation to fit a titanium pump in his chest
linked to an external battery meant Paul had to carry his “heart”
around in a backpack. The battery-charged heart is keeping him going
until a donor heart is available.
Serving up success
At 11, Matthew already had a drug habit, and was always getting
himself into trouble with the police. But Matthew had one love –
cooking. He was inspired by Jamie Oliver, and when the opportunity
came up to work at the restaurant Fifteen in Melbourne, he applied.
Matthew’s tough life story put him on the short list, and after a
series of elimination tests he made it into Jamie’s kitchen. Now, at
23, Matthew is a successful chef looking to help other problem kids.
Lucky escape
Off for an evening walk with his wife, Andrew watched as three
teenagers skylarked about throwing a chunk of timber into the raging
Nerang River. When one fell in and screamed for help Andrew raced to
his aid, but the boy was stuck in a drain. Courageously, Andrew kept
the boy afloat until more help came. Andrew is just one of many
Aussie local heroes.
Kids with courage
This week’s the last chance for nominations for Take 5’s Young
Bravehearts awards, which have up to $30,000 worth of prizes. Judges
are cricket legend Steve Waugh, Ron Delezio, father of burns survivor
Sophie and actor Georgie Parker.
Also in this week’s issue
Bonus 32-page Mini Puzzler with over $12,000 in cash and prizes
to win.
Halloween spooky special with real-life ghost stories; psychic
readings to win; creepy treats to bake; kids’ costume to make.
To arrange an interview, please contact Take 5 managing
editor Sue
Chance
on (02) 9282 8637 or email schance@acpmagazines.com.au
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