Students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga have presented the organisation Country Hope with more than $5 500, the rewards of their on campus fundraising events throughout 2012. Regional Manager of Country Hope, Mr Chris Blake recently accepted a cheque for $5 525.95 from medical science and biotechnology student and Residential Advisor, Mr Bobby Porykali and pharmacy student and Head Resident Mr Chris Hill. “One of our activities which raised a hefty $2 200 involved Bobby shaving off his dreadlocks,” Mr Hill said. “We decided to collect money for Country Hope because it is a local charity and we felt strongly that we should give back to an organisation that supports people in regional areas.” Donations were also collected throughout the year at on campus activities during the London 2012 Olympics and regular social evenings at The Crowbar. The fundraising efforts were spearheaded by the four Head Residents of the Halls of Residences at CSU in Wagga Wagga.