{"id":22497,"date":"2024-12-23T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T02:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midlandexpress.com.au\/?p=22497"},"modified":"2024-12-23T13:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T02:36:48","slug":"giz-asaurus-grand-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralvic.com\/midlandexpress.com.au\/community\/2024\/12\/23\/giz-asaurus-grand-reveal\/","title":{"rendered":"Giz Asaurus&#8217; grand reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The identity of Gisborne&#8217;s loveable sign-baring dinosaur Giz Asaurus has been revealed as he moves to pass the suit on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Gisborne teen Sam Upsher revealed himself as Giz to much excitement during the the Gisborne Festival parade earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The 15-year-old created the identity about nine months ago as a way to connect with community and spread kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>It was during a period of illness when Sam could not attend school and other commitments like sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>His signs often carried positive or fun messages such as: &#8220;teachers are great creatures&#8221; and &#8220;honk if you love Gisborne&#8221;. His social media posts were also hugely popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;It was a reprieve to think about fun and nonsense instead of his illness. It&#8217;s been really heart-warming for us,&#8221; his mother Meagan told the <em>Express<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;It&#8217;s wonderful to know that Sam has had such a positive impact on people.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea emerged when Sam first donned the suit to farewell a neighbourhood friend bound for camp. The reaction was one Sam wanted to recreate to spread cheer even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Since then he has visited many locations and events including local kinders and schools, a special birthday party, library, roundabouts, Gisborne Markets and even &#8216;Jazzersize&#8217; at Woodend Winter Arts Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>That aforementioned neighbourhood friend was 13-year-old Jacob Ridolfi who later joined Giz for fun around town as &#8216;New Giz Asaurus&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Giz has had many highlights during his adventures including a visit to Warrina Aged Care, New Gisborne, where residents growled back at him. He also enjoyed a &#8216;giant beach ball&#8217; event where strangers gathered to have fun in the school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>But not everyone has loved Giz. Dogs have often shown their concern and toddlers may enjoy waving from a distance but up close a 2.4 metre tall dinosaur is very confronting to some youngsters.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>THE NEXT GIZ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Sam has now recovered from illness and returned to school, he has decided to retire from the role of Giz but would be happy to see the adventures continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>He would like to pass on the Giz Asaurus suit, sign and social media accounts for the next individual to enjoy. Anyone interested is encouraged to express interest through The Giz Asaurus social media pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His parents, Paul and Meagan, are equally pleased with the joy Giz has brought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;We&#8217;d really like to express our gratitude to the community for getting on board with our silly little thing,&#8221; Meagan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Every honk, high five, smile, Facebook comment and selfie has been awesome. Thanks for being so enthusiastic and embracing of joy \u2013 we hope the Giz Asaurus spirit will continue on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;What started as a fun little idea from a kid who just wanted to make people happy when his world was so small, has turned into such a marvellous experience that we will remember forever. Thank you all so, so much.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STICKERS OF<\/strong> <strong>SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam designed two Giz Asaurus themed stickers to raise funds for the Gisborne Foodbank through their sales. He has been contributing at the foodbank since he was 10 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The stickers are still available for purchase. 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