On Saturday 20th January, the AW team will come together for the Walk for Balin, a poignant event symbolising unity and support for the Stewart family. The tragic loss of Balin Stewart has prompted his parents, Michael and Kerri-Lyn, to initiate the #BinTheBladeForBalin campaign, an impactful movement aimed at preventing the devastating consequences of knife crime.
Please join us in showing your support this Saturday for Balin and his family, including Kerri-Lyn, who is one of our valued team members here at Amber Werchon. On January 20, 2022, just before midnight, Balin Stewart’s life was abruptly ended by a single, fatal stab wound outside his home in Buddina. His passing, a split-second, life-changing event, has left an indelible mark on our community.
In the face of unimaginable sorrow, Balin’s parents, Michael and Kerri-Lyn, have displayed extraordinary strength. Motivated by their desire to effect change, they have channelled their pain into a mission to prevent similar tragedies.
The primary objective of #BinTheBladeForBalin is to encourage everyone carrying a knife to dispose of it immediately. By removing these weapons from potential altercations, the campaign seeks to make an immediate and tangible impact on reducing knife crime.
Through education and a commitment to change, #BinTheBladeForBalin seeks to make a lasting difference. The campaign believes that by raising awareness and fostering a shift in mindset, Balin’s legacy will live on through prevention.
Join Us:
Tomorrow, we invite you to join us for the Walk for Balin, an event that transcends grief and transforms it into a powerful force for change.
As we walk, we carry with us the memory of Balin Stewart, a vibrant soul whose life was tragically cut short. His legacy becomes our motivation to advocate for change and stand against the senseless violence that affects too many lives.
Tomorrow’s Walk for Balin is not just a memorial; it’s a call to action. As we walk, we support the #BinTheBladeForBalin campaign and strive to make a difference in our community. Balin’s legacy will live on through our commitment to education, change, and a collective stand against knife crime.
Learn more about the Balin Stewert Foundation here: https://www.balinstewartfoundation.org.au/
Balin Vogn Stewart: 08/09/2005 – 20/01/2022
