Giving Day doubles the love

GEELONG Mums is lauding community members for raising more than $125,000 on its Giving Day.

The success of the June 15 fundraiser will assist Geelong Mums and its volunteers provide local mothers with essential items including cots, prams and warm clothes to give children the best start in life.

Geelong Mums head of operation and impact Julia Roache said the organisation was rapt with the community response.

“It went really well and are very thankful for the community’s support.

“It’s so important to give.

“The need for our material aid is vital and is constantly growing.

“Without the support of the community we can’t do what we do.

“We wouldn’t be able to keep our doors open or continue to take in all the donations.

“Without the support that we’ve gotten with our Giving Day, we wouldn’t be able to exist, so we are very thankful.”

Mrs Roache said donations to the Giving Day will remain open until June 30 in the hope of pushing fundraising the tally up to $150,000.

“We’ve actually left the donations open, and they will be doubled by our amazing partners until $150,000.

“We’ve still got about $24,000 or so to go till we hit that mark and are hopeful we can get there before the end of the month.”

All financial donations will continue to be doubled by partners including Decujba, L’Oréal Group, Gearon Civil and the Mortgage Choice Charity Foundation.

Donations provide support in multiple ways:

– $32 can keep two babies snug and safe this winter with cosy bedding

– $59 can provide two babies or children with a bundle full of warm clothing

– $123 can provide two car restraints – a safe way to travel, and

– $201 can provide two cots and mattresses – a safe and warm place for a baby to sleep, dream and play.

To donate to the Geelong Mums Giving Day appeal, head to www.geelongmums.org/

All donations are tax deductible.