| Deborah wishes to acknowledge her appreciation for the support, help and friendship that the following people and organisations have given her. |

| Sponsors Bite Right Orthodontics Griffith University Canterbury Mako Eyeware Diversal Photographic Studio Mannatech Ian Weigh Toyota Redbank Plains Gym & Sports Centre Musashi |
| ORGANISATIONS Ipswich & District Athletic Club Inc. Goodna Little Athletics Centre Queensland Athletics Athletics Australia Cougars Weightlifting Club Inc. Queensland Weightlifting Association Australian Weightlifting Federation Australian Olympic Committee Australian Commonwealth Games Association Corinda State High School Griffith University Ipswich City Council Womensport Queensland National Australia Day Council Nescafe McDonald's |
| This list is by no means exhaustive, many friends, supporters, acquaintances and organisations who are not named here have given great inspiration as well as being a motivating influence for Deborah. Deborah wishes to thank all those who have been so willing to help her in all her endeavours. But a special thank-you is reserved for all her friends and fellow Christians from churches all over, who have so willingly prayed for her as she continues to compete at the highest levels in sport, while being able to maintain her Christian faith and love for the Lord. |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT Chiropractor Dr. Thom McDonnell West End Chiropractic & Wellness Centre 07 3255 0255 Sports Physician Dr Roy W. Saunders 17 Gray St Ipswich 07 3202 3388 COACHES Athletics Brad Monk - 1996/08 Olympic Weightlifting Debbie Keelan - 1999 Brad Monk - 2000/02 Mike Keelan - 2003/08 Track Cycling Reg Tucker - 2004 Russel Tucker - assistant 2004 |

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (KJV) |
