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Fresh from their Rock Radio song notoriety, The Mullet Dudes (MDs), Tobi Moore, Moore Johnny Barnard, Barnard Ryan Thomas, Thomas Finn Jacobs, Jacobs Todd Thomas, Thomas Cole Atutolu and Dylan Duffy are planning a mullet shave-off. The MDs are raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) by being sponsored to shave off their iconic mullet hair. MND is a group of diseases causing the death of nerve cells (neurones) that control the muscles enabling movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. With no nerves to activate them, these muscles gradually weaken and waste away. This causes a progressive loss of limb mobility and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing. The progression varies significantly from person to person. Tobi came up with the initial idea, before having a chat with his mate Ryan, and their parents, to start getting things underway. Tobi’s idea to specifically raise funds for MND was in memory of his, and cousin plus fellow shavee Johnny Barnard’s, Uncle George Redmond. Redmond George succumbed to this debilitating disease earlier this year. Finn Jacobs
was also keen to participate as he lost his great grandmother to this disease, as well. The boys are really hoping to raise between $5000 $10,000 to not only help elevate awareness, but also to provide continued support to those affected by the disease. If these boys reach their targeted amount they will be shaving their mullets off at the Kirwee Rugby Clubrooms during the rugby season (with more than a few parents and teachers heaving a sigh of relief!). The boys have received a considerable amount of support already. The group of participants has grown in size and family and friends are behind them all the way. Rumour has it that there are a few other people in the area keen to shave off their mullets on the night to help boost funds. The MDs have numerous family members coming to help with the shave-off and they’re hoping All Black Jack Goodhue will come along as well; but they’re pretty sure if he does, he won’t be shaving his mullet off! These young men are
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The full contingent of Mullet Dudes, raising funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease in memory of George Redmond. L to R: Finn Jacobs, Ryan Thomas, Dylan Duffy, Tobi Moore, Cole Atutolu, Todd Thomas and Johnny Barnard. passionate about helping raise awareness and as much vital funding as they can. Caps are being printed to promote the shave-off and these will also be for sale ($15 each) with all profits going to the cause. The boys told the News they’re reasonably comfortable about losing their mullets with Ryan commenting that he will miss his ‘do’ while Tobi and Finn want to grow theirs back! Johnny said his Mum, Sarah Barnard, Barnard has warned however, that she’s definitely not that keen on the ‘style’ making a reappearance. While most parents have suggested a not-too-short shave -off most boys have a slightly different idea! There’s a few fun twists prior to the shaves also being bandied about - everything from dying hair outrageous colours to dread-locking the mullets - what will emerge? Who would know! There’s also a plan afoot to adorn the freshly shaven
heads with a sprayed-on ‘Mullet Dudes’ logo. The group’s intention has spread far and wide with Dylan Duffy speaking about their fundraiser on the Rock FM Show last week. Publicity can only be good for their cause and it’s hoped donations will continue to accumulate. “In memory of George Redmond we invite the community to help us raise funds to assist those around the country battling this uncurable disease,” the boys said.
To support the boys and this worthwhile cause, follow their Facebook page: Mullet Dudes - raising funds for MND.
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