Australia Day fundraiser proceeds put to good use

REPRESENTATIVES from Heathcote Bowling Club this week presented the proceeds from their Australia Day Charity Fundraiser to the recipients.

Six thousand five hundred dollars was raised on the day.

The money was split between SES Heathcote Unit and the Royal Flying Doctors Transport Service.

“It was a fun day,” said Lorraine Spiers from Heathcote Bowling Club.

“It was our first time organising the event after the previous MND Dennis Gleeson Superchallenge that was held on Australia Day.

“We were very pleased with the result and raised even more than we hoped for.

“It is great to be able to give the proceeds to two such worthy causes.

“We had an amazing response with almost every business in the town donating to our raffle.

“And we have to give a big thank you to the community for their support.”

SES Unit Controller Darren O’Connor said the organisation was thankful to be chosen as one of the recipients.

“It was timely thinking with the Bendigo Bank Heathcote and District currently doubling every donation received towards our 4WD Medium Rescue Truck Fundraising Campaign,” he said.

“We are very grateful to the Bowling Club, local business and the community for supporting the Australian Day event.

“We have now passed $70,000 in total funds raised.”

Mary Beedle from the Royal Flying Doctors Service Community Transport said they were very grateful for the donation.

“The Bowls Club do a wonderful job in the community,” she said.

“With all they do they are the cornerstone of the Heathcote community.”