About Us
The foundation was formed after Callum (32), Jake (31) and their friend Carter Rhoad (33) were murdered while on a surfing and camping weekend in Mexico in 2024. The Foundation is a not-for-profit charity aiming to maximising positive changes in the lives of others. We want to help people Live Bigger, Shine Brighter and Love Harder in their honour.
“Callum and Jake were always proud of their friends and family’s achievements. They surrounded themselves with kind, thoughtful and positive people. They were encouraging and supportive of everyone they met.”
Martin & Debra Robinson
Our Boys
Callum Robinson
1st May 1991 – 27th April 2024
Callum was larger than life in so many ways. Not only did he stand at 6’ 4” and weighed in at 220lbs, but his booming voice and infectious laughter let everyone know he was in the room. His massive bear hugs left you in no doubt about his joy in meeting you and the love he shared with the world.
Callum grew up in Perth, Western Australia, and graduated from Sacred Heart College with a scholarship to Curtin University studying chemical engineering. However, after two years at college he pursued a dream to play lacrosse in the US and moved to Stevenson University in Maryland.
In his sophomore year (2013) and under the watchful eye of coach Cantabene, the Mustangs went on to win the NCAA championship, a first for the college. Callum graduated with a Chemistry degree. He was named USILA First Team All American three times and MAC Men's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the highest award in the conference that a student-athlete can achieve.
After graduation, Callum went on to play 6 years of professional lacrosse starting with the Bayhawks and later the Atlanta Blaze. In 2019 he was excited and honoured to play with Paul Rabil in newly founded PLL league for team Atlas. He is the only Australian to have played professional lacrosse in the US. He also proudly represented his country three times, twice playing for the Australian Men’s Lacrosse team in 2014 and 2018 and playing for the Under 21 team in 2011.
During his 12 years in the US, Callum had numerous jobs, made many good friends and coached and mentored numerous young people. Callum gave his time to everyone. He had the ability to make you feel like the most important person in the room no matter who you were. He was truly invested in you as a person.
Callum’s passions extended beyond his love for people and lacrosse. As well as an avid surfer he was also involved with coastal cleanups and care for the environment. Having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12, he was passionate about helping young diabetic athletes source lifesaving products including insulin pumps.
Known as the Big Koala, Callum’s love for life was infectious. He would wake each day with the intent of making the world a better place. Thank you, Callum, for the love and joy you brought to us and so many others – we miss you every moment of every day!
Jake Robinson
12th September 1992 – 27th April 2024
Jake was a gentle soul, kind compassionate and a friend to everyone.
He excelled in both academic and sporting endeavours. Like his brother, he also graduated from Sacred Heart college with a scholarship and completed a 5-year degree in Pharmacy at Curtin University (2014), winning several awards including the Webster Gold medal award which is one of the highest awards available to a graduating student. This award recognises exceptional academic performance in third and fourth years. After working in the public health system for a couple of years, Jake realised that he wanted to do even more for the care of others so back to university he went, and after four years graduated as a doctor from Notre Dame in Fremantle Australia (2019).
He was awarded the Deans Commendation AMA prize for the Best Student in Year 3 and the Peter Anderton Memorial Prize for the student during both Years 3 and 4 who has demonstrated compassion and related well to patients, demonstrated excellent clinical skills, performed well academically and exhibited all characteristics of an all-round good General Practitioner.
Jake had several postings in the public health system, including Fiona Stanley hospital, Bunbury hospital and a short stint in hospitals in Tasmania and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. He worked his way up to registrar and thrived on the challenges he faced in the care of others. His passion was cardiology, and he was due to take up a position at Geelong hospital when he returned to Australia. Sadly, this never happened, and the world has been robbed of a beautiful person and a dedicated and compassionate doctor.
Jake loved sport of all kinds. He was a cricket tragic. Played football for Subiaco Colts and loved to run and swim. He had the chance to represent Western Australia in cross country when he was at school. He played basketball, indoor soccer and netball with his friends, but his true passion was surfing, and he was good at it. It was no coincidence that most of his postings were near surf breaks that provided a much-needed circuit breaker from the long hours of patient care in hospitals. He thought nothing of driving for 3 hours and camping on a beach to be near a favorite break. The idyllic waves and crowd-free breaks of Indonesia also lured Jake, prompting him to make the journey many times with mates.
Jake had an amazing memory which allowed him to be successful in his academic pursuits. The notes he prepared for exams were called ‘Jakes Notes’ and became a standard for other students studying medicine. He gave willingly of his time, mentoring young, indigenous boys and helping them on the journey into mainstream employment.
Life doesn’t seem the same without your love, kindness, smile and infectious laugh. You touched so many lives and always made us proud - we miss you every moment of every day.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Callum and Jake Robinson Foundation would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay respect to their elders past, present and future.
We would like to acknowledge and thank Nakia Cadd for donating her artwork.
Bunjil, the wedge tailed eagle is the Creator spirit on Wurundjeri Country. The Eagle is a representation of ‘spreading your wings’. This aligns with our mission for young people to follow their dreams. The different shades of blue depict various sources of water. Flow like water, welcome growth and embrace the journey ahead.