Articles tagged: Fundraiser
Important funds raised over lunch
Colac Area Health Foundation has raised $24,000 for the future of healthcare in the region at its Longest Lunch event.
Appeal’s meaning for Lindsay
About sixty years of fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal holds a special meaning for Colac 85-year-old Lindsay McGrath.
Renewing tradition of giving
Colac East IGA owner Love Dang will honour his father’s legacy of giving this week with the Good Friday Appeal Fundraiser.
Chance to support volunteers
This weekend’s Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show will give the community an opportunity to give back to local emergency service crews working hard to protect life and property.
Colac family giving back to charity facing closure
Colac six-year-old George Maddern is thriving despite his ultra-rare condition, but his family say a charity close to their hearts is facing closure.
Colac riders pedal for prevention
For Colac’s Natalie and Matt Simmonds, a fundraising ride for cancer holds a special place in their hearts.
Meriba’s marvellous result to boost Colac community
Meriba Service Club of Colac’s latest fundraising event has raised almost $12,000, with the money set to flow back into the Colac and district community.
Chris loses locks again for cause
Irrewillipe’s Chris Duve has done it again.
Team celebrates district’s efforts
The Colac community has reached a double milestone for its Good Friday Appeal fundraising –50 years supporting the cause and more than $1 million raised over the half-century.
Colac residents ready to shine on Sunrise
Long-time Colac supporters of Love Your Sister, Bobby and Lynne Barker, are set to appear on national television this week for the charity.
Direction for drought funds
Organisers behind local fundraisers for farmers want to hear how support can best be delivered.
Community reaches out for district farmers
Colac and district has rallied to show support for drought-affected farmers and their families.
Rotary clubs unite for drought relief fund
South-west Rotary clubs are coming together to support farming families doing it tough through the drought.
Fundraising signs a reminder of wellbeing centre goal
Eye-catching signs have popped up in the heart of Colac to serve as a reminder of an important local healthcare goal.
Colac ice plunge freezes agents
Colac’s Leanne Witcombe, Jake Theodore and Troy Kincaid have braved chilly temperatures aby taking part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease.
Colac challenge raises funds
New plantings, costume crafting, no sugar and daily saxophone have helped Colac radio volunteers learn new skills and raise money for the community station.
Bay golfers to play 100 holes for fundraiser
When Apollo Bay locals tee up to put cancer in the spotlight through one of golf’s great challenges next week, their source of inspiration will be alongside them on the fairways.
Otway Trail Run reaps reward
Colac Imperials Football Netball Club will donate $500 from its Otway Trail Run win to a mental health organisation.
Imps fundraising for men’s mental health
Colac Imperials Football Netball Club has started a fundraiser for men’s mental health organisation The Shaka Project.
Tim’s trek raises $92K
Tim Lucas’ trip to five of Australia’s highest peaks with a dedicated team has helped raise more than $90,000 for Down Syndrome Victoria.
Community raises $1200 for breast cancer
Irrewillipe’s Chris Duve has raised more than $1200 in donations to support Colac district locals battling cancer.
Pink locks go in fundraiser
Irrewillipe woman Chris Duve couldn’t wait to shave off her pink hair this week to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
Pink locks to go for fundraiser
One year ago, Irrewillipe woman Chris Duve had just finished her breast cancer treatments and was rocking a buzz cut. Next week the 73-year-old will shave off her newly grown back and recently dyed pink hair to fundraise to support others who are facing their own cancer journeys in the community.
Appeal reaches $200,000
A Go Fund Me appeal supporting a young family of seven who were involved in a fatal car accident north of Camperdown last week has reached almost $200,000.
