Students raise $1000 for Red Cross

Students from Brisbane Waters Secondary College recently helped raised close to $1000 for the Red Cross Calling appeal.

"The $1000 can train 20 volunteers in First Aid so that they can respond during times of emergency, a remarkable contribution by the students and community," Red Cross spokesperson Ms Amber Edwards said.

Members of the Red Cross's Umina Beach Branch, Les Anderson and Eileen Stewart, thanked teachers Liesl Tesch, Rob Howard and Sara Cutting and the students for their assistance in helping to raise the funds.

Ms Tesch helped coordinate the fundraising efforts of the senior campus and Ms Cutting for the middle school campus.

Mr Howard drove the bus as well as accompanied the students during their fundraising activities.

Mr Anderson and Ms Stewart praised the students for their efforts.

"It was a pleasure to work with these young people," Mr Anderson said.

"They were stable, composed and enthusiastic as they engaged with the public."

Press release, 9 Apr 2008 Amber Edwards, Australian Red Cross