General News
17 May, 2023
Go Fund Me launched
A GO Fund Me campaign has been launched to support local family – the Angus’ – who were involved in an accident at Bostocks Creek on Friday.
A GO Fund Me campaign has been launched to support local family – the Angus’ – who were involved in an accident at Bostocks Creek on Friday.
Corangamite Hockey Club member Rebecca Mahony launched the Go Fund Me campaign on Monday with a goal of reaching $5000.
“The Angus family, Paul (known as Angus) and his kids Harrison and Lillian were involved in a high-speed car crash…and were all flown to Melbourne with serious injuries,” the campaign states.
“Mum, Misty, is in Melbourne supporting both kids and her husband between two hospitals.
“Luckily the kids should be okay, but Angus is going in for his second surgery today (Monday) and it will be awhile before he is on his feet.
“We are passing the hat around to collect money and support the Angus family as they recovery.”
Ms Mahony said in the campaign description the funds will go directly to Misty and Angus to help cover accommodation and transport in Melbourne, medical costs, essential bills and general living while Angus is unable to work.
“Any support you could give, big or small, would make a huge difference,” she said.
“Angus coaches our Hookin2Hockey program and has inspired many kids to take up hockey and become involved with our club.
“His love of the sport is infectious and his open inclusive coaching enables all kids to participate and enjoy hockey regardless of any other factor.
“He and Misty are always there when needed and put their hand up without hesitation to help where ever they can.”
Both Harrison and Lillian share their father’s love and passion for hockey.
“Harrison is dedicated to his sport and a proud advocate of the Corangamite Hockey Club,” the campaign states.
“Harrison can be found running impromptu hockey clinics at his primary school and his proudest possession is his club jumper.
“Lillian has just started her hockey journey, but has always been there to help her dad at Hookin2Hockey and had just started leaning into her first season when this happened.”
Beyond the Corangamite Hockey Club, Misty is an engaged community member of Cobden and puts her hand up at a number of community events and groups.
Progressing Cobden’s Kelvin White said Misty and the Angus family have been “great volunteers” for Progressing Cobden and its committees’ activities over the years.
“These events have included leading the time-honoured Spring Festival committee, as well as being heavily involved in several other mini-festivals and activities like Super Saturday, Christmas-in-
Curdie Street, the incredibly popular Kidding Around children’s extravaganza which took place during the last school holidays, as well as planning for the upcoming Sunday Funday in November, postponed from November 2022,” he said.
“Misty has worked with the Cobden Business Network and consultant Laura Hultgren, nd the Pioneer Park, both committees of Progressing Cobden.
“She excels at organising appropriate stalls and activities and promoting events, especially using social media about which she has an excellent knowledge and understanding. Her family has always provided great support.”
To make a donation to the Go Fund Me visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/pass-the-hat-around-for-the-angus-family/donate.