Articles tagged: Charity
Rotary thrilled at generosity
Women and girls in need can access vital hygiene products thanks to generous community donations.
Donate to assist women in need
There’s still time for generous shoppers to support the Share the Dignity campaign, which supplies period products to women and girls in need.
Fundraising duo unveil their new looks
A Colac ovarian cancer fundraising event has smashed expectations, raising $12,000 at the weekend.
Survivor grateful to foundation
Daffodil Day will be different this year, but Colac breast cancer survivor Janine Benson says its importance remains the same.
Colac donations for women’s essentials
Colac shoppers can add something extra to their grocery trolleys this month to give a little dignity to women and girls in need.
Holiday workshops bring hope for Kenyan kids
Four action-packed days of school holiday workshops will keep Colac and district people active these school holidays while supporting an African children’s charity.
Club waits for hay drive cash
The Timboon Lions Club hopes it will soon be able to reimburse transport companies almost $300,000 for carting hay to fire-affected communities.
Marathon man raises $40,000 for cancer research
Colac’s Sam McGuane conquered the “world’s toughest half-marathon” yesterday and raised more than $40,000 for brain cancer research in the process.
New leaders for Colac Salvos
Colac’s Salvation Army Corps has two new lieutenants, and they are calling for volunteers to help with the organisaton’s biggest fundraising drive.
Golfers to support special cause
Golfers will have an extra spring in their step today when they see cancer survivor Sienna Leeson’s smiling face at a golf day at Birregurra in support of the Good Friday Appeal.
Cancer battle inspires husband
Winchelsea’s Nicola Ehmer’s strength as she battled cancer has inspired her husband Danny to raise money for a cancer support charity.
CHARITY CHALLENGE: Friends inspire mum’s shave for cancer
A COLAC mum will shave her head this weekend to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation and show her support for people with cancer.
MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC: Colac joins breast cancer event
COLAC residents will walk laps of the Elliminyt Recreation Reserve this Sunday to celebrate women affected by breast cancer.
CENTRE OPENS: Cancer facility’s names honour donors
COLAC’S new cancer treatment facility, the Frank Minchinton Centre, takes its name from the late potato farmer who donated $150,000 to the centre’s development.
MISSION OF LOVE: Devoted sister raises $10K for cancer research
COLAC’S Tracey Lang says she is overwhelmed and humbled by the support she has received from the community in her quest to raise money for a cancer charity in honour of her late sister.
BANDING TOGETHER: Baby’s brain tumour inspires generosity
COLAC residents have rallied together to help the family of 10-month-old Hamish Hayes, who has an inoperable brain tumour.
MOTIVATED: Bowie and friendship inspire cancer fundraiser
A COLAC woman is using a cancer diagnosis and her love of David Bowie as motivation for a fundraising event for the Long Road Appeal.
PUMPED: Purple push promotes philanthropic project
COLAC businesses and services are getting ready to “paint the town purple” next week to promote the city’s annual Cancer Council Relay for Life.
MARATHON EFFORT: Golfers raise awareness for brain injury charity
PLAYING 100 holes of golf in one day has helped a group of Apollo Bay golfers raise about $4000 for people with acquired brain injuries.
Car show organisers plan for record crowd
COLAC Custom Car and Bike Show organisers are gearing up for the city’s biggest annual festival with thousands of people due to converge on Colac’s Memorial Square.
Family overwhelmed by generous support
A COLAC district family who lost all their belongings in a house fire is looking forward to Christmas, thanks to “overwhelming” community support.
Colac motorcyclists join massive charity ride
COLAC motorcyclists took to the road with toys yesterday for an appeal to collect Christmas gifts for underprivileged families.
Cyclist joins ride for mental illness
A MENTAL health advocate will cycle along the Great Ocean Road to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma attached to mental illnesses.
Colac’s new cancer centre to be ready by March
WORKERS have started construction of a cancer treatment centre in Colac and hope to be finished in March next year.
