By Michael Nunn

 
The love of all things local is Ipswich Jets co-captain Blake Lenehan’s greatest strength.
When two Ipswich school boys were critically hurt in a recent car accident, Lenehan felt he could help with his big heart and big hair.

 
Lennox-Murphy Gaudin-Kasupene and Eli Thomas Kleidon were at their local fish and chip shop at North Booval when a car mounted the footpath, pinning them against a wall. The boys required a winch to free them and sustained significant injuries.

 
When Lenehan heard about the accident and that the two boys were both Ipswich Rugby League juniors, he sprung into action and found out how he could help.

 
“I have been looking for a reason to cut my dreadlocks off,” Lenehan said.
“This seemed like a great reason to help two young Ipswich rugby league players that may need help for the rest of their lives.

 
“I am trying to raise at least $10,000 for the boys and whomever donates the most can even cut the hair.
“It’s just so upsetting… they were just doing something we all have done, stop and have a coke and chips after school, and this horrible incident happens.

 
“I felt it on so many levels – a dad, a player, a young Ipswich boy… I am and have been all those things.”
Lenehan will cut his loved dreadlocks at the end of the Round 1 Hostplus Cup game against Townsville Blackhawks.
“We are playing our home games at Goodna this year while the North Ipswich Reserve is renovated and then this happens to one of their juniors and it just feels like I can help them,” Lenehan said.

 
Family of League is working with the families to ascertain how to best provide immediate support, and will continue to provide ongoing support, to them, and their broader community.

 
You can donate and help Lenehan get to $10,000 below: