The Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge held last weekend was another great success. It is not yet known how much money was raised for Our Kids but rest assured the money will go to a great cause.

In its thirteenth year; the Lismore Samson – Powered by 9NBN gathered competitors from across the state and South East Queensland, all competing to win the Samson Title.

Teams took from 1 hour 8 minutes to nearly two hours to finish the difficult course, which in itself is as rewarding as winning a trophy.

Winners from this year's Lismore Samson Challenge event were:

Samson Solo Male – Jack Todhunter

Samson Solo Female – Claire Larkin

2023 Samson Champions – Union Fitness Croppin

Samson Team Male Open – Curtis Fitness Training

Samson Team Female Open – Sweathearts

Samson Team Mixed Open – Union Fitness Croppin

Samson Team Platinum Females – Four Top Power Babes Curtis Fitness Training

Samson Team Platinum Mixed - Get Active Legends

Samson Team Masters Men – Josh Bone And His Back Fungus

Samson Team Masters Females – Edge Fit Chicks

Samson Team Masters Mixed – Elisara'S And The Brave

Samson Team Junior Boys – All Class

Samson Team Our Kids Award – Harmony Lennox

The Samson Team have created another category to honour The Armidale School, which brings a busload of students each year; this year was no exception, with nine teams from Tas turning up on Saturday. 

The new category is Samson TAS Junior, and The Armidale School Team 4 took out this category.

“Samson 2023 was a huge success; it was wonderful to gather people again and see so many giving the Samson a crack,” Rebekka Battista, Fundraising Coordinator, said.

“This year’s event raises funds for a Resuscitaire for Children’s Ward at Lismore Base Hospital, worth $37,000, calculations are still being done, but we are confident we will be close. Which will be amazing if we do.” Rebekka said.

If you would like to be a part of the Samson or work of Our Kids, please call Rebekka Battista, Our Kids Fundraising Coordinator, on 66202705.