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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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Post new commentRuralWomenNZ said on 2011-06-17 @ 09:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
Hey! We thought you might be interested in the aftersocks projects that will raise money for the Chch Mayoral Fund. The idea came from two Cantabrian sisters called Justine and Jo Ottey. Check out the website www.aftersocks.co.nz from the 20th June or www.facebook.com/aftersocks.
Jazz1 said on 2010-05-24 @ 14:59 NZDT: Report abusive post
Love this segment! What great people!
margi21 said on 2010-04-07 @ 21:36 NZDT: Report abusive post
I have this guys heart i would be dead if it wasent for him , thanks barry !
Jankeal said on 2009-12-25 @ 23:57 NZDT: Report abusive post
Tim is my father and i'd just like to say that i'm proud of what he does bringing happiness to others lives and yet still finds time to talk and see his grandchildren. For a man who's had it rough the last 2-3 years it hasn't slowed him down and he still has time for everyone. Good on you dad/Pop!
TheHoltens said on 2009-12-21 @ 11:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
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 :)