Total keeps growing towards SES truck

WITH Community Bank Heathcote and District still matching funds raised towards a 4WD medium rescue truck for SES Heathcote Unit dollar for dollar, the $200k total is getting closer.

Marketing and local engagement manager at Heathcote and District Financial Services Limited Charleen Warburton, this week praised the generosity of locals and visitors.

“It seems that the giving keeps happening,” said Warburton.

“All through summer, our local SES Unit has been there to support us through storms, high winds, fire and flood.

“Who knew we could experience them all in summer.

“With our dollar for dollar matching of all funds raised by SES Heathcote Unit towards their 4WD medium rescue truck, we have now raised $106,334.50.

“We know that multiple fundraisers are planned over the coming months so hopefully we can see that tally reach the $200k target before long.

“The generosity of locals and visitors alike with rattle tins located in various businesses around town has collected $524.70.

“Top Dog Liquor has contributed $270.30 from the 10-cent bottle and can deposit scheme.

“Libertas Legal deposited $180 from their recent will writing promotion and Heathcote Community House donated $83.70 from their Zucchini Festival.

“Well done and thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.”

The proposed new vehicle will make access to many roads in the area much easier.

“We are again humbled by the generosity of our community and visitors,” said SES member Sally Duncan.

“We offer a huge thank you to all for committing to this massive campaign to get a 4WD rescue vehicle for our community and surrounds.”