By Jessica Hinchliffe
An Australian suicide prevention charity has been overwhelmed with orders after actor Chris Hemsworth wore one of its hoodies.
Hemsworth was snapped wearing the grey hoodie emblazoned with the charity’s name while on the set of Thor in Brisbane’s CBD.
LIVIN is a not-for-profit suicide prevention group co-founded by Queenslander Casey Lyons and Sam Webb.
It aims to get young people to talk about their feelings, issues and problems using the mantra: “It ain’t weak to speak.”
Mr Lyons said more than 100 orders were made yesterday for the grey hoodie.
“That’s phenomenal for us,” he said.
“We’ve been running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
“We would have sold a lot more if we had it.
“It’s very humbling, but … we’re always humble at any sale we make. It’s a thrill to see anyone wear our merchandise.”
A good friend helps the cause
As a way to raise money, the charity produces a line of clothing including jumpers, singlets, hoodies and caps.
Hemsworth saw the clothing on set while filming on the Gold Coast and purchased a hoodie.
