Kochie’s stunning admission: “My job is bulls**t”
For the past 12 years, Sunrise host David “Kochie” Koch has spent every Good Friday raising money for sick kids as part of the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday telethon in Melbourne.
And the surprising reason why he’s so dedicated to the cause is because his job is “bullsh**t”.
The veteran journalist made the stunning admission as he spoke of the importance of the telethon, explaining the work done by medical professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital is far more important than what he does every day.
“We’re not saving lives,” he told news.com.au. “We’re not working in operating theatres and emergency rooms and stuff like that.”
So, since he can’t offer any hands-on help, Kochie does the next best thing, throwing his support behind the telethon.
“If we can use our position to encourage people or to put a focus on a great cause, then that’s what we should be doing. I’m not being corny here; it’s one of my values. I truly believe you’re on this Earth to try to improve it.”
This year, as he prepares for his 13th Good Friday Appeal, Kochie will have a very cute helper by his side – his 10-year-old “assistant”, granddaughter Matilda.
“Her parents and I think she’s old enough to also be shown how important it is to give back to the community.”
Kochie describes the appeal, which has raised over $327 million in its 87-year history, as “life-changing”.
“I feel very privileged to be part of it.”
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