Building Men, Growing Fathers, Changing Generations
Crawford Dagger is a brave man and dear friend of Dads4Kids. Pictured above with my father Warwick at last year’s Men’s Leadership Summit in a moving moment of brotherhood, Crawford is someone you wouldn’t want to pick a fight with.
After addiction almost destroyed his life, time spent locked up in prison, and the loss of his children, Crawford thought his story was over. Then a powerful decision to change, and the unwavering support of Dads4Kids, helped him to rebuild. Watch his compelling story below.
Crawford’s story is a case study in why Dads4Kids exists, and I hope he encourages you as much as he encourages me.
It’s been a busy week here at Dads4Kids, so I’ve had to keep this week’s letter short and sweet. On Thursday night cameraman Glaucco and I were honoured to join Craig Hayman, John Wearne and all the team at the monthly Bega Shed Happens. It was a fantastic evening, and thanks again to Craig for his hospitality – keep an eye on your inbox for the full story coming soon.
Yesterday, two of my daughters, Trinity and Grace, our friend Leo, and I were honoured to join Dads4Kids friend and supporter Martin Stevenson at the NPRA Cash Days Sydney/2200 DRA event (pictured below). Once the fog lifted from Eastern Creek in Western Sydney, what a fantastic day it was!
Massive thanks to Martin, Alan, Johnny and the teams at Powerplus NSW, No Prep Racers Australia, and 2200 Drag Racers Association for all their support of Dads4Kids!
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As Crawford Dagger says, Dads4Kids exists to help people like him. This Thursday night (18 June) at 8PM (AEST) I’m hosting a Free Live Webinar on Zoom to share more about the important work of Dads4Kids. I’m excited to announce Federal MP Mr Llew O’Brien, Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys, is joining us as a special guest!
With EOFY fast approaching, I’ll also be announcing an exciting matching fund giving opportunity. In short, Dads4Kids needs financial support to continue helping fathers like Crawford. Please join me and special guests for our Free Live Webinar and an exciting announcement at 8pm (AEST) this Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Register Here.
Yours for building men, growing fathers, and changing generations,
Nathaniel Marsh
P.S. Dads4Kids continues to go from strength to strength, and I’m excited for the future. Please join me for the Dads4Kids Live Webinar on Zoom, 8pm (AEST time) this Thursday 18 June – don’t miss out! Register here today, and please invite friends and family to join us to learn more about the important work of Dads4Kids. See you Thursday night!
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Originally published at Dads4Kids.
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