Jamieson a champion off the track too

A touching gesture from Canadian harness racing star Jody Jamieson has come to light after the star reinsman returned home from competing in last month’s World Driving Championship in New South Wales. 

Jamieson was one of 10 drivers competing at the Championship and made the decision to donate his outside driving fees and prize money won during his Aussie stay to Sunflower Cottage.

Run by Disability Macarthur, Sunflower Cottage is a warm and homely place for children with disabilities who have high support and medical needs.  The WDC drivers got the opportunity to spend a morning with the children at Sunflower Cottage during their time in Sydney. 

Disability Macarthur chief executive Annamaria Wood was full of praise for Jamieson and thanked him for the donation.

“We were very excited to receive the donation from Jody towards the Sunflower Cottage and all of my staff were really overwhelmed by the morning tea we had with the world drivers,” Wood said.

“All of the drivers spent time with the children and parents, we really need additional funding and sponsorship and what Jody has done is greatly appreciated.

“I saw the way the international drivers interacted with our families and how special that was to them. I can’t thank them enough for the way they made the children feel, that was priceless!”

Jamieson was moved by the visit to the cottage confirming it was the most memorable morning he had in Australia.

“I just thought that if I could help those families out a bit by donating the money then it was a no brainer,” Jamieson declared.

“I thank the stars every morning when I wake up with the regular trials in life that my kids are healthy.

“I love the fact that these families have a place for children to call home for short periods and that these folks can provide the love and care that these kids have at their own homes.”

• HRNSW Media