Hungry Jack’s crew front campaign

Jelena Vidovic, Emma McCubben, Madeline McDonald and Trace Russell were selected as the winners of a national competition, which involved writing a heartfelt note of thanks to someone who’d given them a helping hand.

The winners were hosted in Sydney by R U OK? and Hungry Jack’s, where they were photographed and filmed as part of the campaign.

We caught up with Jelena to find out how the day went …

Q: Why did you decide to write a note of thanks?
A: When I came across the email asking for a note of thanks I knew I had to write it about Carla. I had to share with others how amazing she is and to show how conversations really can make a huge difference to people.

Q: What was it like writing it?
It felt really good to write the letter, as I hadn't told many people about how I was feeling on the day I spoke to Carla and now I get to share it with everyone.

Q: Did you learn anything new about yourself after you talked to Carla?
A: The day I talked to Carla, I learnt something new about myself for sure. I learnt that I shouldn't be afraid to open up to people if they ask me how I'm doing. I always felt like my problems were so minuscule compared to what others are going through and that I was putting my problems on others. I realised that wasn't the case at all. It's just nice to be able to tell someone who's listening and to know they care.

Q: What did Carla say when she read your note? Was she surprised?
A: Carla did not expect the note of thanks at all and was very surprised. I have thanked her many times beforehand but this was different, as I was sending a letter which is now going to be shared with countless people.

Q: What was your reaction when you found out you were going to be part of the Thanks for Asking campaign?
A: I was speechless when I found out I was going to be part of this campaign! Very grateful for the opportunity and was super excited to meet all the lovely people I met during the shoot. It was a unique opportunity and I am so thankful to have been a part of this amazing campaign.

Q: What was it like hanging out with the other crew members in Sydney?
A: I was very excited to meet Hungry Jack's crew members from different parts of Australia. We all got to know each other really well during the dinner and the day of the shoot - it was so much fun. They are amazing individuals and we still keep in touch.

Q: What is your most special memory of the visit?
A: I will never forget this experience. My most special memory was meeting all the amazing people during the short visit. Trace, Shakoby, Emma and Madeline are such an incredible group of people! I am so happy I got to meet them the way I did and we got to experience this together.

The campaign Thanks For Asking will be live in-store from 10 August and you can write your own note of thanks at ruok.org.au.