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Shearing up a $90k storm
By Sue Newman
sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
Three thousand sheep, around 70 shearers, hundreds of spectators and one generous farming family joined forces to raise $90,000 for three cancer support groups. Shear for Life, a star-studded day in a rural woolshed, was held in February, and saw ‘senior’ shearers from around the country (among them a handful of former All Blacks), race the clock to shear 3000 sheep in eight hours. It became a huge spectator event, with funds raised through sponsorship, raffles and donations and when the last bills were paid, or-
ganiser Rocky Bull (pictured left) was smiling. The event was not only a success, it was hugely enjoyable, Bull said. “We didn’t realise at the beginning how big this would get, but we had fun and that’s what it’s all about, having fun and raising a lot of money.” Shear for Life was dreamed up by Bull and two friends over a few beers in an Aussie pub. He rounded up the shearers and brought Dick and Suzanne Ewing on board as event hosts. The Ewing family extended their shearing board to nine stands so the event could be hosted on their property, while the team of shearers donated funds from their labour for the day to the fundraising pool.
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