Awards for young samaritans

By Lachlan Ellis

There are 15 local children and teenagers who have been awarded by Rotary, receiving a certificate and $100 cash for their good deeds.

One of those recipients was 12-year-old Lachlan Bellette from Greendale, a member of the 1st Ballan Scouts who has supported a wide range of causes, both financially and through volunteer work.

From setting up hay bale displays for the Ballan Autumn Festival, to raising funds for Ballarat-based K.I.D.S Foundation and volunteering at the Blackwood Outdoor Specialist School, Lachlan hasn’t been afraid to roll up his sleeves and help worthy causes.

Lachlan’s father Tony said he was incredibly proud of Lachlan’s efforts, and that Lachlan had always been the kind of person to look out for others.

“He was very surprised to receive the award, and was very happy when he got home. Unfortunately, I had to watch it online, so I didn’t see his physical reaction at the time, but when he got home he was excited…he said ‘Dad, Dad, look at this!’” Mr Bellette told the Moorabool News.

“I’m so proud of both our boys, the commitment they show to the community, that’s humbling. He’s always been a generous kid…I think it was probably when he was in Prep, we started talking to both our boys about when it comes to Christmas time, it’s not just about receiving presents, it’s about supporting others too.

Mr Bellette praised the Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh not just for the Community Involvement Award initiative, but its contributions to local youth as a whole.

“It’s a great contribution by the Rotary Club, into the local primary schools. It’s fantastic, it gives kids different opportunities…this has actually helped Lachie set himself up for Year 7, purchasing some equipment that he needs,” he said.

Since 2015, Lachlan Bellette has donated $990 of his pocket money to purchase toys for disadvantaged families and children, so they can have a merry Christmas too.

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