By Jena Carr
Belmont High School students and teachers have donned capes and costumes this week to raise awareness and money for muscular dystrophy.
Students dressed up as someone they looked up to on Tuesday, September 3, for Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s (MDA) Super September Campaign.
School administration member Kelly Christie said the event was organised by the school’s Silver House leader Kyle for Ms Christie’s son and Year 7 student Ryan, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
“I’m very grateful to Kyle and the school for pulling this off. It really is heartwarming to me that there’s so much support out there for my child,” she said.
“It’s very important because, considering that Duchenne muscular dystrophy is quite a rare condition, and at the same time, a lot of boys are being diagnosed with it.
“It’s great to get the word out about what it is, to support where we can, and to raise awareness and much needed funds for a cure because there isn’t a cure. It is a fatal condition that is life changing.”
Racing car driver and MDA ambassador Zac Soutar also visited the school on the day with his racing car to interact with students and sign autographs.
“I learnt how important it is for children with a muscle disability to have peer connections and social inclusion during their school years,” he said.
“I hope Geelong can get behind this important initiative and support local Geelong children living with a muscle disability to enrol onto camps and programs.”
The Super September Campaign is a month-long MDA initiative inviting schools, businesses and individuals to help raise funds for students with a muscular disability.
Visit superseptember24.raiselysite.com and search for Belmont High under ‘Teams’ to support the school’s fundraising efforts.
