The best mates behind ‘Concussion Cruise’ are back in 2025!
Last year friends Jack Corcoran and Sam O’Connor completed an epic 488km challenge running from the NSW border to the MCG in time for to watch their beloved Sydney Swans in the AFL grand final. Along the way they raised $16,592 for Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia.
This year the boys will divide and conquer – taking the challenge global!
Jack will take on Europe covering 600km from Switzerland to Croatia over 12 days. Starting on Monday, 1 September Jack will pass through six countries including Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Slovenia transversing the alps before heading into the Balkans. The challenge will conclude in Croatia where Jack anticipates completing the epic solo feat on Friday, 12 September.
Meanwhile Sam will stay on home turf, this year running from the border to the NRL Grand Final covering close to 400km in the process. Sam will begin his challenge towards the end of September finishing at the NRL grand Final at Accor Stadium on Sunday, 5 October.
Jack and Sam both having suffered numerous sport-related concussions, and with approximately 20% of all concussion sport-related it’s a topic they are passionate about sharing.
“Concussion is a pretty big talking point around sport these days” said Sam, “we thought with both of our experiences from what had happened and where we come from in a small town that we can raise a lot more awareness about it.”
“The thought is what is most near and dear to us, and we thought about how we could raise awareness of concussion, and awareness of sporting injuries and traumatic brain injuries in all shapes and sizes,” added Jack.
With every step, they aim to spark global conversations, support groundbreaking research, and inspire change.
You can support Jack and Sam by following their runs on via their Instagram account – @concussion_cruise and by donating to their fundraising efforts!
You can donate here: Jack and Sam’s Concussion Cruise 2025 | Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia
