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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NRL world rallies around Royce Simmons after Panthers legend shares sad update
The NRL community is getting behind the cause of Royce Simmons as the Penrith Panthers legend prepares for his fourth annual "Big Walk" next month to raise funds for dementia research programs. But the 66-year-old admitted this week it's "only a matter of time" before the disease completely takes over his life. Simmons played 238 matches for the Panthers across a legendary career, as well as 10 State of Origin games for NSW and 10 Tests for Australia. He famously scored two tries in the 1991 grand final as Penrith beat Canberra to reverse the result of the previous year's decider. In 2022 he revealed he'd been diagnosed with dementia, and immediately set about organising 'Royce's Big Walk' through his own foundation to raise funds and awareness. This year he will walk for 11 days and more than 200km from Penrith to Mudgee, beginning on August 13. Accompanied by fellow ex-players including Terry Lamb and Luke Goodwin, he'll arrive at Glen Willow Oval in Mudgee for Penrith's clash against Canberra in Round 25. The Panthers and Raiders game will be a fitting destination for the hero of Penrith's inaugural grand final win 34 years ago. Royce Simmons' sad admission about dementia battle Some 433,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, and Simmons made the harrowing admission this week that it won't be long before it completely engulfs his life. At the moment, it can take Simmons half an hour to remember what he did the previous day as he lies in bed each morning. But he's well aware there will be a time when he can't remember at all. "You wake up in the morning and you think to yourself, 'What did I do yesterday?'," he told AAP. "You lie there for half an hour and you think and you think and gradually you work it out. Then I suppose the stage comes where you don't." Simmons said he despaired at seeing his mates go down a similar path, so decided to do something about it. "When I was diagnosed, I sat around whingeing, really frustrated and cranky with the world," he said. "After I did that for a few months, I thought, 'get off your bum and get out and try to do something positive'. That's the reason why I'm in it now, trying to help out as much as I can before the dementia gets me any worse. I know it's only a matter of time until I go down that track." New look, same big mission! 🏃The Royce Simmons Foundation is back with a fresh brand and the 2025 Big Walk.👉🏽 🐾 — Penrith Panthers 🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@PenrithPanthers) July 18, 2025 NRL world rallies around Royce Simmons' great cause This year he's helped create a "virtual steps" program that allows donors to pay $30 to complete 30 steps "alongside him" for the Big Walk. "I'm not just crying out to Penrith fans, I'm crying out to all rugby league fans," he said. The 66-year-old is hoping to arrive in Mudgee to witness another Penrith win, with the four-time reigning premiers currently on a six-game winning streak that has turned their season around. And Simmons said a fifth-consecutive premiership isn't out of the question for Ivan Cleary's side. "They gradually just build their way into it every year, pick up some momentum, and things are looking positive again this year," he said. "But there's still a fair way to go." RELATED: 'Unfair' family detail as Andrew Johns makes unexpected career call Latrell Mitchell spotted in sad post-match moment amid Souths low Peter Lang of The Western Weekender wrote on social media on Friday that Simmons is "just as inspirational off the field as he was on it." One fan commented: "Fantastic bloke, fantastic player. Keep up the good work mate." While another added: "Royce Simmons' determination is truly amazing." with AAP
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Footy legend's plea as he prepares for monster 200km 'Big Walk' from Penrith to Mudgee: 'matter of time'
NRL great Royce Simmons has admitted it is a matter of time until dementia completely takes over his life, a reality being faced by almost half a million Australians right now. Those estimated 433,000 Australians living with dementia are the reason why the Penrith legend will set out on his fourth annual 'Big Walk' next month, hoping to raise funds for dementia research programs. Simmons, accompanied by fellow ex-players including Terry Lamb and Luke Goodwin, will walk from Penrith for 11 days and more than 200km, beginning on August 13. He'll arrive at Glen Willow Oval in Mudgee for Penrith's round-25 clash against Canberra - a fitting destination for the hero of the Panthers' inaugural grand final win over the Raiders in 1991. But the walk is about much more than footy for Simmons, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2022 at only 61 years of age. I (first) sat around whingeing, really frustrated and cranky with the world,' he said. With an estimated 433,000 Australians living with dementia, the Penrith legend will set out on his fourth annual 'Big Walk' next month from Penrith to Mudgee, hoping to raise funds for research programs 'After I did that for a few months, I thought, get off your bum and get out and try to do something positive. 'That's the reason why I'm in it now, trying to help out as much as I can before the dementia gets me any worse. I know it's only a matter of time until I go down that track.' Even now, as he lies in bed in the morning, it can take Simmons more than half an hour to remember what he did the previous day. 'You wake up in the morning and you think to yourself, 'What did I do yesterday?' You lie there and you think and you think and gradually you work it out,' he said. 'Then I suppose the stage comes where you don't.' Simmons has despaired at seeing his mates go down that path, so he has helped create a 'virtual steps' program that allows donors to pay $30 to complete 30 steps 'alongside him' this year. 'I'm not just crying out to Penrith fans, I'm crying out to all rugby league fans,' he said. Simmons is hopeful he'll arrive in Mudgee for another Penrith win, with the four-time reigning premiers currently on a five-game winning streak that has revived their season. After retiring following Penrith's 1991 premiership, Simmons moved into coaching - including a stint working with the Kangaroos (pictured) under Tim Sheens The 66-year-old said a fifth consecutive NRL premiership shouldn't be out of the question. 'They gradually just build their way into it every year, pick up some momentum, and things are looking positive again this year, but there's still a fair way to go,' he said. Simmons made his NRL debut with the Panthers in 1980, and remained a one-club player, and also turned out for NSW and Australia at representative level. After retiring following Penrith's 1991 premiership, Simmons moved into coaching - and was the assistant at the Wests Tigers under Tim Sheens when they won the 2005 Grand Final as well as with the Kangaroos in 2009.
Forbes
13-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How To Balance Personalized Financial Advice With Digital Automation
For finance professionals, balancing the increasing demand for personalized guidance with the efficiency of digital tools and automation presents an interesting challenge. Clients want human insight, particularly in moments of uncertainty—but they also expect seamless, technology-driven experiences. How can finance experts blend both worlds to deliver the best of personalization and automation? To help, 17 Forbes Finance Council members share the strategies that help them deliver consistent, tech-enabled experiences without sacrificing the human touch. As an entrepreneur or executive, your financial goals require precision and flexibility. While robo-advisors automate, only a seasoned advisor can craft personalized tax strategies and guide you toward the best tax-advantaged wealth vehicles. The future lies in blending advanced tech with expert advice tailored to your unique needs. - Terry Lamb, TLAMB INC. Focus on designing and implementing the macro strategy while technology executes the microtasks. Financial professionals need to go beyond what's commoditized by offering comprehensive services. For example, a complete tax and estate strategy requires human oversight, while a machine can handle tax-loss harvesting. Digital tools increase automation, but they still lack a holistic value add. - Martin Jarzebowski, CFA, Federated Hermes Financial professionals should embrace a hybrid model—leveraging digital tools for efficiency while offering human insight for personalization. Clients seek more than algorithms; they want trust, clarity and tailored guidance. Tech handles the 'how,' but advisors provide the 'why' that builds lasting value. - Gianluca Sidoti, The Wealth Company International FZCO Balancing digital tools with personal advice comes down to remembering what robots can't do—drawing from real-life experience. Robo-advisors are great for automation, but financial planning isn't just about numbers; it's about trust, life stories and understanding unique goals. People want to feel heard and understood, and that's something only a human advisor with experience can truly provide. - Michael Foguth, Foguth Financial Group The key is integration, not competition. Tech boosts efficiency, but it can't replace human insight. I use digital tools to automate tasks so I can focus on what matters most—understanding clients deeply. Blending tech with personal guidance creates a powerful, balanced approach that delivers both precision and meaningful connection. - Bob Chitrathorn, Wealth Planning By Bob Chitrathorn of Simplified Wealth Management Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms. Do I qualify? Incorporating robo-advisors can dilute the value proposition and compromise the deeply personalized approach wealthy clients expect. They often face complex financial needs that require human judgment, nuanced understanding and strategic foresight. Algorithms simply can't replicate the level of customization, discretion or relationship-driven advice needed to navigate these intricacies. - Anatoly Iofe, IceBridge Financial Group, LLC Financial professionals can balance the demand for personalized advice with digital scale by embedding real-time data, automated decision-making, AI customer support and contextual intelligence into the customer journey. This enables firms to allocate human resources where they drive the most value, focusing expert attention on complex cases while automating routine interactions efficiently. - Tomer Guriel, ezbob Ltd. To meet the rising demand for personalized advice, financial professionals must harness digital tools for efficiency while focusing on nuanced, human-centric insights. True differentiation lies in blending technology with emotional intelligence—offering what robo-advisors cannot: trust, judgment and foresight. - Swati Deepak Kumar (Nema), Citigroup Financial professionals can strike the balance by using digital tools that personalize advice without diluting accountability, layering identity-aware access controls to ensure clients see tailored insights based on their unique profiles, goals and permissions. This hybrid approach keeps the human element front and center while scaling trust and compliance through technology. - Leslie Milne, Gathid Financial professionals can balance personalized advice with digital tools by using AI to handle data analysis and routine tasks, freeing up time for deeper client relationships. By blending robo-advisors for efficiency with human insight for empathy and customization, they can deliver scalable yet tailored financial guidance that meets modern client expectations. - Crystal Gilmore, The Spearhead Group Inc. Automate the simpler busywork using digital tools like business payments, cash flow forecasting and expense tracking. With AI tools, you can focus on what algorithms can't: understanding a client's unique story. Be the one who catches the 'why' behind the numbers and the personal goals behind the spreadsheets. Real client loyalty is built from being more than just a financial technician. - Nick Chandi, Forwardly Leverage digital tools for 80% of routine tasks, freeing 20% of your time to deliver seasoned counsel shaped by decades, not data alone. Hold monthly legacy-focused check-ins blending life-stage analytics with empathy, aligning strategies to the client's next 30 years, not just the next quarter. Automation scales reach; wisdom deepens trust, securing prosperity into life's later chapters. - Terry Chen, Modulate Despite the rise of robo-advisors, clients still seek trusted professionals to confirm if they're truly on track toward financial independence. I use tools like ChatGPT to save time and personalize advice, but clients value real conversations that reveal blind spots, risks and missed opportunities. Digital tools help, but human insight builds trust and lasting plans. - Giri Lankipalle, Giri Lankipalle Financial Services The real evolution isn't man versus machine. It's man with machine. AI can crunch the numbers, but people need a real person to explain what it all means and calm fears. Tomorrow is a mix of smart tech for speed and trusted pros for strategy. Clients don't just want software; they want someone who gets them, guides them and picks up the phone when it matters most. Clients crave human interaction. - Karla Dennis, KDA Inc. By serving as financial interpreters and starting with robo-advisor data and converting it into solutions that fit their clients' life goals, financial professionals can strike a balance between automated tools and individualized advice. As a result, technology becomes a tool for more profound and significant instruction. - Neil Anders, Trusted Rate, Inc. AI financial advisors are disrupting the industry by making personalized advice more affordable and accessible to all. This is especially true for simple portfolios and standard allocation strategies. However, more complex portfolios, multijurisdiction tax and estate planning of HNWI still require deep human expertise. Specializing in these areas will help financial advisors stay relevant. - Andrew Izyumov, 8FIGURES AI Investment Advisor AI is meant to enhance, not replace, professional advice tailored to clients' unique situations. While digital tools can streamline planning, early asset protection strategies like offshore trusts are essential for long-term stability against lawsuits and disputes. The key is blending technology with personalized risk planning. - Blake Harris, Blake Harris Law The information provided here is not investment, tax, or financial advice. You should consult with a licensed professional for advice concerning your specific situation.
