It seems unimaginable that our friend, Nigel Scozzi, who taught many young locals how to save themselves and others on our beaches, would have a freak surfing accident at Queenscliff leading to life-changing spinal cord injuries.
But six months ago, this actually happened. Nigel was surfing with his son and was found unconscious in the water.
Our legendary lifeguard Wayne administered life saving resuscitation and with the help of a Careflight emergency doctor and paramedics brought Nigel back to life. Once stabilised they took our friend, teacher, mentor and surf lifesaving legend to the Royal North Shore Hospital. He hasn’t been home since.
Let’s give back some of the energy and love Nigel has put into our community by helping him back to the beaches to live with his young family, friends and community again. We need to raise funds to help modify his house for wheelchair access and to cover ongoing care, medical expenses, treatment and transport.
A portion of the proceeds will also go to Royal Far West and the environmental charity for Cabbage Tree Bay.
Come along and bring a crowd upstairs at Steyne Hotel on Tuesday 11th October for a BnB fundraiser hosted by our Quiz Master JK from 6pm. Tickets on sale Friday 16th September from midday for $35. Tables of 10 or singles all welcome
If you can’t make it, please donate at GoFundMe Support for Nigel
Trooper and Drinksy want to see you at the Quiz Night
Crowds were gathered, the Rebel Alliance on their way to the pipe.
A nice 16.5C! Both air and water felt warm, Spring finally making a show
One Drinks Express super keen and ready to get in the water, the others wait to the last second to bare all
Budgys among wetsuits. Dave, Peter and Carter enthusiastic for their swim
Chris trying to wrangle in another Chris to stand next to the other Chris... plus a Dave.
Bit of a bumpy ride out. The Gunvor on my toes... Pretty sure he was trying to get a lift out past the break.
Bit of a bumpy ride back in too - almost lost my goggles twice
Fi and Sophie have converted to dousing hot water after a swim
The delightful Amandas splendid in thier BnB swimmers
The Guvnor is off to pay his respects to the Queen tomorrow, DY to NZ, Chris is excited he might now have the chance to drive the Drinks Express bus and come first
Matt single handedly keeping the coffee shop in business with his personal daily coffee supply
Have a great Friday!
Carolinebythebeach x
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