Good Sorts: Kate Jurlina 

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A woman who spent months organising a fundraising day for a little girl she had not even met, is this week's ONE News Good Sort.

Masterton mother of three Kate Jurlina raised $10,000 in one day for Sophie King.

Ella, Lucy and Max are Jurlina's "three fulltime jobs" but the mum does a lot more, including ringing a man she didn't even know to offer her help.

Jurlina told Tony King she would raise money for his daughter who at two years old seems cruelly young for a brain tumour. She has endured 11 operations and endless chemotherapy, an experience which may continue for the next 18 years.

Jurlina has followed through on her promise to help with a charity sausage sizzle, celebrity netball match and charity auction.

"You always hope your ideas come off and that it all works out and it's nice to see everyone here and supporting it, it's fantastic," says Jurlina.

And it's Jurlina who is saying thanks to Sophie's dad.

"A lot of us have children so I can't imagine what it would be like, so thank you," says Jurlina.

But it's King who feels indebted to the good samaritan.

"I don't think we could ever say thank you enough to her to be quite honest."

Jurlina knows a little bit about children, kids and cancer because her brother Sam has twice survived a brain tumour.

"I thought it was pretty good considering what happened to me," says Sam Belcher.

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TheHoltens ; 2009-12-21 @ 11:34 NZDT  

The piece about Mark Granthams brought tears to my eyes. What an inspirational young man. Has made me look at myself and realise what little I do for the wider community. Thanks Mark :)

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simplicity ; 2009-11-15 @ 22:41 NZDT  

Arthur Drower What an amazing man 60yrs in the fire service and 21 in St Johns, Funeral is at 11am Tok Club then He will take his last call from the fire station where he will be driven in a fire truck pass his house and back to the station, The Ambulance that he first drove will be driven down with 10 of the Auckland Ambo Team. Firemen from all around NZ will be making there way to what I am sure will be the largest Funeral that Tokoroa has seen. I am proud to have known a man so warm & Caring

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tabby ; 2009-11-01 @ 21:49 NZDT  

For 2 years Tapai was someone who made our day as I took my daughter to chemo everyweek. You are a blessing to so many and I pray Gods blessings upon your life thank you so much Tapai, my daughter died but just loved seeing you and if you were not there we would go oh no now where to park. thanks you so much keep blessing other people as they go through this time in their life.

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roset ; 2009-09-27 @ 18:03 NZDT  

Gill Fahey has done more than anyone can ever know for waifs and strays, new comers, neighbours, friends, family and strangers. She is the genuine example of a silent angel.

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nolaann ; 2009-09-14 @ 16:57 NZDT  

How can I find out about becoming a volunteer in a programme like this. I enjoy talking to people from other places.

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