The Surf Coast community will rally around a local family whose relatives have been affected by Fiji\u2019s Cyclone Winston at a fundraising event next weekend. Torquay residents Dani and Vili Vili Tabuakoto\u2019s Fijian family lost almost everything when Cyclone Winston made landfall in their village of Lovoni on the island of Ovalau on February 20.
\nMore than 40 people died in the storm and the village of Lovoni was almost completely wiped out.
\nBirdRock owner Liv Tyler said the Torquay residents were close family friends and they wanted to do anything they could to help.
\n\u201cAs the amazing communities of Fiji do, we are also banding together to do a silent auction fundraiser at BirdRock on March 19 from 3pm,\u201d she said.
\n\u201cTogether with so many generous locals we will be auctioning off some amazing items.
\n\u201cAlso on the day, we will be letting everyone experience some of the excellent culture that Fiji has to offer, from fire twirling, traditional dancing and even the chance the sit and try some Kava.
\n\u201cAll proceeds will go directly to the Lovoni Village to help them rebuild the life that they cherish so dearly.\u201d
\nSome of the contributing businesses so far include: Brown Magpie, Squires Loft, Roku Den, Amelia Anderson Photography, Freshwater Creek Cottages, Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Patagonia, Cotton On, White Kat Wines, Kate Jackson, Torquay Surf Academy, CS Air Conditioning, and Malibu Automotive.
\nIf you are interested in donating an item or experience to be auctioned off please contact BirdRock on 5261 5590.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Surf Coast community will rally around a local family whose relatives have been affected by Fiji\u2019s Cyclone Winston at a fundraising event next weekend. Torquay residents Dani and Vili Vili Tabuakoto\u2019s Fijian family lost almost everything when Cyclone Winston made landfall in their village of Lovoni on the island of Ovalau on February 20. […]<\/p>\n