Sharpe was a committee member of the 2008 Australian Olympic Team Fund, raising funds for the Australian Olympic Team competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Fatso's huge popularity during the series caused consternation with the Australian Olympic Committee, who at first tried to ban the character from Olympic events after Australian athletes appeared carrying Fatso dolls at medal ceremonies.
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