WISHING WIRE
Volunteer Newsletter| Issue 4 2014
Codie’s the star on her wish to
meet the cast of Neighbours
Fourteen-year-old Codie, diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a life-threatening
spinal deformity, is a huge Neighbours fan. When asked to name her most cherished wish,
she had no trouble deciding that meeting the cast of Neighbours would be the ultimate
experience. Little did Codie know – the real star of the day would be her!
Codie arrived at the Neighbours set in true celebrity
style, chauffeured in a silver limousine. Her favourite
actress, Saskia Hampele (who plays Georgia Brooks
on the show), was Codie’s tour guide for the day.
Beginning with a stint in the costume department, Codie
picked out her favourite ‘Georgia’ costume to wear,
before heading on to makeup, where she had a turn in
the chair getting made up by the Neighbours makeup
artists. Next up for Codie was a set tour, where she got
to meet all of her favourite cast members, as well as see
them in action while scenes were being filmed.
A beaming Codie couldn’t believe her luck when
the cast surprised her by asking her to be in one
of the upcoming scenes in the show. Transformed
into a bona fide Erinsborough local, Codie got to
sit in the iconic coffee shop, Harold’s Store, and sip
on an orange juice while a scene played out
around her.
The cast were just as thrilled as Codie to see her wish
come true, and the bubbly young girl was treated to
many hugs and kisses by her new fans.
Codie will get her screen debut when the episode
airs this August 19th. To see more photos of Codie’s
special day head to our Facebook page. ■
Volunteer Newsletter | Issue 4 2014
Says Codie’s mum, “Codie’s wish had a big impact on
her and our family. She hasn’t stopped talking about it
since it came true and is on a constant high!”
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