If you're a very hairy man possibly the most painful way to raise money for charity is to be waxed. All over. In front of people. In a pub. And just to add insult to future injury, John "Randy" Urquhart hadn't even been drinking when he decided to do it.
When I spoke to John yesterday, I asked him about the motivation behind his Wax John, Wax Off campaign in which he aims to raise at least $5000 for children's charity Variety. "I was looking at ways to support two mates who were doing a four wheel drive tour to raise money for Variety and had the idea of being waxed. People are always commenting on how hairy I am, I thought I'd make them put their money where their mouths are and get people to donate. And believe it or not, I was sober at the time " Randy said.
John's a paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service based at Northgate in Brisbane, and gets his nickname from his resemblance to Earl's crazy brother in the US comedy show, "My Name is Earl". His wife Elysha even has to ask for Randy when she rings the station as some of the other ambos don't associate him with "John". He said the QAS have been very supportive of his plans and gave permission for him to be photographed in uniform for the event's advertising.
John's big, and painful, day is 27 April 2013 at The Full Moon Hotel in Sandgate. The event starts at 6.30pm and will include a raffle, though probably not this author's suggestion of a "lucky-doormat prize" made out of the first wax strip to come off of Randy's back. He plans on a little Dutch courage prior to his depilation and says his main aim is not to scream out loud.
John's encouraging people to go along to the Full Moon on the 27th and enjoy a meal and a few drinks and support him in his efforts. Take earplugs, the screams are going to be awful.
For more details and donation information check out Wax John, Wax Off at the Variety website.
These are not immature ramblings! They are insightful observations!!
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