Oriyan to run in brother Yohai’s honour

Israeli Oriyan Avni, who has called Sydney home for more than one year and worked at the Friendship Circle’s bakery, lost her older brother, Yohai, in 2024, when he was murdered in a terrorist attack, after dedicating 25 years of his life to protecting Israel’s people.

That loss changed her life, but she found a way to cope with pain, trauma and loss by participating in long distance running and triathlons.

As she puts it, “in every race I participate in, I carry Yohai with me – in my heart, in my memory, and on my shirt.

“And as part of my healing journey, I chose to honour Yohai’s memory through meaningful action, community involvement, and supporting others.”

Avni recently joined Shalva – an Israeli organisation that supports and empowers people with disabilities and their families.