From March 26 till April 1, a giant papier-mâché pig will be pushed from Boorowa to Orange in the hope of raising funds and awareness for the Country Education Foundation. 

Country Education Foundation of Boorowa Chairman Justin Fleming and Richie Fleming from Boorowa Real Estate are heading the charge, saying they were inspired by a similar initiative in Ireland. 

“It started in Clongowes Wood College in Ireland where Richie was a student and I spent 12 months as a gap student,” Justin said. 

“Each year, Year 10 students pushed a giant duck across the country.

“We’ve just adapted that idea.” 

But why a pig? 

“Why not?” Richie said. 

“What’s wrong with a pig?” Justin asked. 

Justin said it’s turned into a real community event, with almost every stage in the construction of the Pig taking place locally. 

“Kalplant 3D are designing it, Corkhills Engineering are building it and Fugen Construction donated the materials.” 

The pig is now being papier-mâched by students at Boorowa Central School and will be painted by St Joseph’s Primary School students. 

The pig will then be taken out on the road, stopping in places like Frogmore, Darby’s Falls, Cowra, Canowindra, Cargo, Nashdale and then into Orange. 

It all starts with 'The Blessing of The Pig' on Pudman Street Boorowa at 10am on Sunday, March 26. 

“We will be doing 20 to 30kms a day,” Justin said. 

“And then spending a night in nearly all of the towns.” 

Along the way, the boys hope to see as many people as possible and ask that spectators donate one dollar to the cause.

“Come one, come all, come for a drink, get a selfie with the pig,” Justin said. 

“Come down and join us and give us just one dollar.” 

For more info, head to Facebook and search Pig Push or www.cef.org.au The team would like to thank:

Major Sponsor – Delta Agribusiness

Day Sponsors –