Thomas McHugh
2017
Wheelchair Basketball
Assistance:
Thomas McHugh has defied personal and circumstantial challenges to establish himself as one of Australian wheelchair basketball's most promising athletes.
The highly-regarded McHugh harbours grand ambitions and an inspirational passion for his sport, with the teenager intending to ply his talents in the US college system before he completes his schooling.
The Foundation's support will contribute to a new set of wheels and the costs associated with competing in the national league, which is essential to gaining selection to the Australian team.