By Alesha Capone
Stacey Rocco is using her professional powers for good in her new role as fundraising and community engagement manager of the Werribee Hospital Foundation.
The Williams Landing resident is also a dedicated powerlifter, after taking up the sport at 31 when her daughter was aged three.
“I liked that powerlifting was inclusive and it does not matter your age, gender or how stereotypically fit you are,” Ms Rocco said.
She can bench 75 kilograms and deadlift 170 kilograms.
“Powerlifting has improved my confidence in myself,” Ms Rocco said.
“My first powerlifting goal was to squat 60 kilograms and I failed it multiple times.
“I am proud of how far I have come over the years.
“Now my first warm up squat is 60 kilograms.”
Ms Rocco said she was looking forward to making a significant difference in the community in her new role at the Werribee Hospital Foundation (WHF).
“In the coming months I am excited to be planning some events for the community to get involved in and meeting more people in the community when restrictions ease,” she said.
At present, the foundation is raising money to purchase new palliative care beds, which cost $12,000 each, for Werribee Mercy’s Palliative Care Unit.
“We are also planning our annual 5KOK virtual walk after the huge success of last years’ event mid-COVID,” Ms Rocco said.
“The 5KOK virtual walk runs for the entire month of October with funds directed to mental health service at the Werribee Mercy Hospital.”
Details: www.whf.org.au or email hello@whf.org.au
