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DoSomething Day 2018: Antony Golec encourages Coasties to help out where they can

CENTRAL Coast Mariners defender Antony Golec has thrown his support behind DoSomething Day, encouraging Coasties to get out and “do a good deed”.

Antony Golec supports DoSomething Day.
Antony Golec supports DoSomething Day.
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  • CENTRAL Coast Mariners defender Antony Golec has thrown his support behind DoSomething Day, encouraging Coasties to get out and “do a good deed”.

    Golec, who is currently recovering from a broken leg which he suffered at the back end of the most recent A-League season, volunteers his time with the RSPCA helping to care for all creatures great and small.

    Antony Golec with a kitten at the RSPCA. Picture: AAP image / Mark Scott
    Antony Golec with a kitten at the RSPCA. Picture: AAP image / Mark Scott

    “I give up my time because I have a passion for animals,” he said.

    “I like to help out with my free time because it’s something I like doing — it puts a smile on my face.

    “I’m sure it makes the animals happy as well.”

    The 28-year-old said it was important to volunteer your time to help out every day of the year, but that supporting DoSomething Day on July 25 was a good start.

    Golec in action. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
    Golec in action. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

    And while supporting the RSPCA is his way of giving back, Golec said pitching in in any form and for any cause was worthwhile.

    “It’s always nice to do a good deed,” he said.

    “The best reward is making people happy and helping out and doing your part.

    “That’s what’s important really.”

    A dog during an RSPCA call-out for blankets.
    A dog during an RSPCA call-out for blankets.

    WHAT IS DOSOMETHING DAY?

    DoSomething Day — on Wednesday, July 25 — is the day for everyone to come together and make a difference.

    DoSomething Day is an initiative of the DoSomething Foundation, NewsLocal and Your Local Club which celebrates the volunteers in our community and those spreading kindness.

    To find out how you can get involved in DoSomething Day click here.

    #DOSOMETHINGDAY founder Jon Dee.
    #DOSOMETHINGDAY founder Jon Dee.

    ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said: “ClubsNSW and our member clubs are proud to support DoSomething Day and encourage people to give their best through volunteering, donating or performing a random act of kindness.”

    DoSomething Day founder Jon Dee said: “There are many charities, causes and organisations that need our help. This DoSomething Day, why not choose a charity or community group that you can support throughout the year?”

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