Generous donation helps Torquay SLSC

TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club will be sizzling through summer thanks to a generous community donation.
Club official Sarah O’Dwyer said TSLSC were preparing to retire the club’s old barbecue trailer, when Aussie BBQ Cleaning’s Scott Dell gifted the club with a custom trailer which will help the club continue its fundraising efforts.
“Our wishes for the trailer were answered thanks to the generous sponsorship from club member Scott Dell, who gifted the club a brand new customer made trailer, with all the bells and whistles,” Sarah said.
“The iconic community barbecue is not only a great way to fundraise, it’s the
water cooler of many sporting clubs and charities alike.
“It’s where parents gather while their kids battle it out in training and competition, newcomers linger to become initiated and the heart and soul of many not-for-profit groups.
“We are incredibly thankful to Scott for his generous donation which will see us fundraise into the future and foster the important community spirit.”
Scott said Aussie BBQ Cleaning’s donation was to help the club, and a way to say thanks.
“My family and I have been club members for many years and I’d been looking for a way to give back to the club,” Mr Dell said.
“It worked out perfectly, the club needed a BBQ trailer, my business specialises in BBQ cleaning, maintenance and repairs – it’s a natural fit.”
As the club welcomes the new trailer, Sarah said the old trailer had seen its share of adventures over the years.
“An optimistic thief took the trailer on a sneaky trip to Waurn Ponds, they must have thought they could make their fortune sizzling sausages on the run,” she said.
“Fortunately, the old trailer was spotted by a community member and brought back home, if only it could talk.”
With additional support from the Torquay Lions Club and the crew at MCG Signs installing some new artwork, the new TSLSC barbecue trailer is ready for some serious sausage sizzling and egg and bacon action this summer, to raise much needed funds for the life saving patrol on the
Torquay beach.
For further information on how to get involved with sponsorship and donations for our Torquay Lifesavers this summer, contact [email protected].