Community digs deep

“We’ve had a visit from Joc and Jill O’Connor, who told us how successful the fundraiser at the Commercial Hotel was for Jack’s Journey.
We were amazed and completely humbled at how much was raised.
Words cannot express our thanks enough. We really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. THANK YOU ❤”
– Sonia Tyter (Jack’s mum)

By Meg Kennedy

A fundraiser held for young eight-year-old Jack Tyter, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May this year, received an overwhelming response earlier this month.
More than $12,000 was raised for the Tyter family on Sunday, 7 July at the Ballan Commercial Hotel.
A turnout of around 200 people showed their support for former Commercial head chef Damien Tyter, wife Sonia and their family.
Commercial Hotel publican Joc O’Connor told the Moorabool News the total of $12,100 raised was handed to the family at their Gold Coast (Qld) home on Wednesday, 17 July.
“Damien and Sonia are very grateful and humbled for what was achieved for them and the money raised,” said Mr O’Connor.
“They would like to thank everyone who has contributed in any way and thank them for their love and support.”
Young Jack is in good condition, and the Tyter family will soon travel to Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Darley to thank everyone for their support and show their appreciation.
The GoFundMe link to donate to the Tyter family is still open, and donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/8gbuq-jack039s-journey.