Charity
Chilly start for July ice-bucket challenge
APOLLO BAY’S Grant King has started his 31-day ice-bucket challenge with a splash.
Partner appreciative of fundraising effort
THE PARTNER of Otway Districts footballer Aaron Mahoney says she is eternally grateful for everyone who played a part in raising more than $210,000 for her young family.
Brain cancer fund honours daughter
BALINTORE’S Cheryl and Doug Lang hope to continue to raise awareness about brain cancer after their daughter Rebecca lost her battle with the disease two years ago.
Colac cancer centre appeal continues to impress
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has thrown her support behind the establishment of a cancer treatment centre in Colac.
African food fundraiser for family
COLAC community members have rallied to organise a pop-up Sudanese restaurant tomorrow to raise money to bring four orphaned children from Uganda to Australia.
Ice bucket challenge promotes awareness
APOLLO BAY’S Grant King knows a bucket of ice might not save the life of his friend of 17 years who is unable to walk, talk or eat.
Community plans pop-up restaurant
COLAC and district people will have an opportunity to taste traditional Sudanese dishes while helping unite four orphans with their extended family.
Loving sister skips to success for heart health
COLAC’S Taneisha Goonan, whose little brother Noah was born with a severe heart condition last month, has raised almost $2000 for the Heart Foundation by “skip, skip, skipping”.
