Jae Haydon uploading songs to raise funds for Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

Siblings Jae and Heidi Haydon don’t get to see each other as much as they’d like  but their bond will always be strong.

Last year Wollongong songwriter Jae Haydon began a fund-raising campaign, Sing for Spinal Cord Injury, raising over $4500. He did so mainly for his sister Heidi, who was left a T4 paraplegic as a result of a motorcycle crash in 2009.

Jae, formerly of prominent punk band Lost In Line and now a successful acoustic artist in his own right, is uploading 30 acoustic cover songs in 30 days this month, hoping to raise $10,000.

The 30-year-old has enlisted  former  band mate and Wollongong musician Billy Demos.

The money raised last year went to Sargood, a spinal cord rehabilitation centre on Sydney’s northern beaches. All money raised in 2014 will go to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, where Heidi is an education officer.

The 27-year-old said she enjoyed helping people overcome hurdles and promoting Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s vision to create a society without barriers for people with spinal cord injury.

‘‘With the right kind of support and guidance you can overcome any obstacle,’’ Heidi said.

‘‘I am fortunate enough to be working in an industry where I get to share my experiences and help people one on one, who have recently sustained a spinal cord injury, get back to who they are and become independent.’’

She was glad her brother was putting his talent to good use.

‘‘He has always wanted to do something for charity and he has always loved writing songs and singing. Hopefully everyone can support us and if they like what they are hearing, feel free to donate,’’ Heidi said.

‘‘It’s something I wanted to do for a while, I play all the time so I thought I could upload an acoustic cover song a day and get it going to raise money, awareness and give people something to enjoy each day,’’ Jae said.

Donations: www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/sing-for-spinal-cord-injury/226077 or Facebook