General News
28 March, 2024
Geordie makes a change for charity
GEORDIE Rollings-Wurak has parted with his signature hairstyle and raised more than $1200 for charity in the process.
The Mortlake College student, and talented local athlete, has long cast an easily identifiable silhouette with his long, wavy locks.
After battling a health scare which left him hospitalised, Geordie wanted to make a positive difference for kids enduring such hardship by raising funds for this year’s Good Friday Appeal.
“Not that long ago I got COVID-19; I was diagnosed with long-COVID and got some heart issues from that,” he said.
“Because I had been to the Royal Children’s Hospital, I really wanted to help out and support because I know what it’s like to go there and what the kids feel.”
Geordie’s fundraiser quickly surpassed its goal of $1000, which left the 15-year-old beaming to have received such support from the wider community.
“I was not expecting to raise that much money, and I’m amazed with the support I got from this,” he said.
“A huge thank you to everyone for their generosity; I really wasn’t expecting that much money.
“I’m just speechless with that much money.”
Speaking with Western District Newspapers last Thursday, a few hours before getting his hair cut, Georgie admit the nerves had been creeping in but said he would not have it any other way.
“I’m a little nervous but its for a good cause, so I’m happy to do it if it’s for something like this,” he said.
Georgie is planning to keep the fundraiser open for a few more weeks.
Donations can be made online at https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/geordierollings-wurak.