02/11/2026
A couple of weeks ago, Koby’s old neighbour Jacq (aka Second Sis) reached out to us asking whether it would be okay if she and some friends wore EOTRFK T-shirts while running in the Lakes Entrance Running Festival. It was an obvious yes, and we were so thankful that they thought of Koby and took the opportunity to raise awareness for EOTRFK.
Jacq and Koby had such a special bond. They would p**s each other off like siblings but loved each other and shared so many great memories together. Jacq ran the 10km with Em, who both attended a school camp to Central Australia with Koby (see photos at the end of the video). This was a trip of a lifetime that Koby had so much fun on, and we are so grateful he was able to experience it and make precious memories with his friends in his short life.
Loz also ran yesterday and represented EOTRFK. To us, Loz has been a part of Jacq’s family for as long as we can remember. Wherever Jacq was, so was Loz. This meant Koby also had a special bond with Loz, with lots of memories made together attending school and spending time with Jacq.
Lauren was the fourth to run yesterday, representing EOTRFK. Lauren grew up down the road from Koby and would see him every morning and afternoon at the bus stop, where they caught the same bus. Koby had so many friends and touched so many lives.
To Jacq, Em, Loz and Lauren, thank you so much for reaching out and asking to be a part of EOTRFK. There are no words to describe how much it means to us that people still want to talk about Kobes and carry his legacy on. You guys absolutely smashed the run yesterday, and we know Koby was looking down, cheering you on and probably laughing at you when struggling up the steeper stretches 😂.
On the way into Lakes yesterday, as we were watching the runners make their way up Kalimna Hill, Koby’s funeral song, “See You Again”, came on. Mum and I looked at each other with tears in our eyes. It was him saying, yep, I’m still here with you all… 💜💛
