Supercar drivers make pitstop at hospital to race sick kids
Supercar drivers swapped their Mustangs for Mario Kart to put a smile on kids' faces at Perth Children's Hospital.
Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle made a pit stop to meet young racing fans ahead of the Perth Super 440 this weekend.
Former Little Telethon Star and supercar fan Nate Fearnall was jumping with excitement as he met the pair.
Nate said he was 'the coolest guy in the world' when Mr Randle gave him his racing hat.
Zoe Sullivan said meeting the supercar drivers was 'a dream' for her 13-year-old daughter Izabel, who has been battling brain, thyroid and liver cancer since she was four.
'She loves to play Mario Kart so this for her is really exciting because she gets to actually drive with some drivers,' Ms Sullivan said.
'This is just creating a good memory for her.'
The hospital visit was a cause close to home for Mr Randle, who faced his own battle with testicular cancer in 2020. Supercar drivers Cam Waters and Thomas Randle with 13-year-old Izabel Sullivan who wants to be a supercar driver one day. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian
'Having to spend more time in hospital than you like is obviously not ideal and it makes you appreciate life,' he said.
'It means a lot being able to come here and see the kids that you know are going through a tough time and try and put a smile on their faces.'
'You know there is other people out there doing it tough and for us to be able to give back to the community, it means a hell of a lot,' Mr Waters added.
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