A touching gesture from Canada's Jody Jamieson has come to light after the star reinsman returned home from competing in last month’s World Driving Championship (WDC) in New South Wales.
Jamieson was one of ten drivers competing at the Championship and made the decision to donate his outside driving fees and prize money won from those drives during his stay in NSW to Sunflower Cottage.
Run by Disability Macarthur, Sunflower Cottage is a warm and homely place for children with disabilities who have high support and medical needs. The WDC drivers got the opportunity to spend a morning with the children at Sunflower Cottage during their time in Sydney.
Disability Macarthur CEO Annamaria Wood was full of praise for Jamieson and thanked him for the donation.
“We were very excited to receive the donation from Jody towards the Sunflower Cottage and all of my staff were really overwhelmed by the morning tea we had with the world drivers,” Wood said.
“All of the drivers spent time with the children and parents, we really need additional funding and sponsorship and what Jody has done is greatly appreciated.
“I saw the way the international drivers interacted with our families and how special that was to them, I can’t thank them enough for the way they made the children feel, that was priceless!”
Jamieson was moved by the visit to the cottage confirming it was the most memorable morning he had in Australia.
“I just thought that if I could help those families out a bit by donating the money then it was a no-brainer.
“I thank the stars every morning when I wake up with the regular trials in life that my kids are healthy; I love the fact that these families have a place for children to call home for short periods and that these folks can provide the love and care that these kids have at their own homes.”
During the 2015 World Driving Championship, Jamieson was the successful purchaser of an autographed t-shirt that was being auctioned to raise money for neurofibromatosis research.
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Hi Jody, you are not such a
Hi Jody, you are not such a bad dude after all, you have showed people that you really feel for others that are not as fortunate as you. Your willingness to share with others in need shows the kind of person you really are and the kindness in your heart you have for these children and parents. CONGRATULATIONS, you always seem to step up to the plate in times of need. Good luck and health to you and your family. Have a great day.