	{"id":102054,"date":"2026-01-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=102054"},"modified":"2025-12-20T00:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:09:35","slug":"halfway-mark-for-ses-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/halfway-mark-for-ses-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Halfway mark for SES fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AFTER fourteen months of fundraising, SES Heathcote Unit has reached the halfway point in their goal of $200,000 for a new 4WD Medium Rescue Truck.<\/p>\n<p>Members have expressed their gratitude for the support they have received from the community and, especially, Community Bank Heathcote and District.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to share the incredible outcomes of the past 14 months of fundraising for our 4WD Medium Rescue Truck,&#8221; volunteer Deb Williams said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thanks to the generosity, spirit and commitment of our wonderful Heathcote community, and beyond, we&#8217;ve reached the halfway mark towards our ambitious goal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every donation, every share, every 10-cent can, raffle prize, plant, bottle of wine, collection tin, cake, quarter of chicken, pizza, fish and\/or chip, and every word of encouragement has made a difference.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together, we&#8217;ve shown what can be achieved when people unite for a cause that contributes to and protects our community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The support doesn&#8217;t just raise funds; it builds resilience, fosters connection, and ensures we can continue helping in times of need.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s keep this momentum going and continue making a positive impact, side by side.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Marketing and local engagement manager at Community Bank Heathcote and District, Charleen Warburton, said she was pleased the fundraising efforts have reached the halfway mark.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fundraising will continue in 2026 with Community Bank Heathcote and District continuing to match donations,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our wonderful community got behind this cause again over Christmas with businesses pledging a portion of their December, and some January, profits.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We still have a long way to go but every little bit helps, especially when matched dollar for dollar.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AFTER fourteen months of fundraising, SES Heathcote Unit has reached the halfway point in their goal of $200,000 for a new 4WD Medium Rescue Truck. 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