Colin Dorreen - a giant with a heart to match

Colin Dorreen is a great young man and role model.

He recently struck a chord with thousands of Rotorua locals after helping a disabled lady and numerous elderly who were trying to shop during heavy rain and in the cold.

I have known Colin for some time and I can vouch for him as a humble, kind and gentle giant (6’8”) with solid values, so it didn't surprise me that so many people responded to him in this way. In a world where there is so much negativity, he seems to have given a lot of people hope for the next generation.

Colin has an opportunity for schooling in the US. His whanau started a Givealittle page which has since expired and raised $375 but that was before he unwittingly drew thousands of admirers and so I'm starting this page to see if we can do better for him.

Colin's whanau have so far raised $9635 of the $25k needed. Although there are still some formalities to complete, he is determined to achieve his goal and things will move very quickly so this has a time limit of sorts.

If you are in a position to donate a dollar or two, I know Colin and his whanau would be extremely grateful.