Money raised for plasma TV

Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary has raised $2000 during its last fundraising effort to purchase a new plasma television for dementia residents at the nursing home.

The cheque was presented to Woy Woy Community Aged Care CEO Ms Jenny Eddy at the auxiliary's last meeting on April 9.

Auxiliary treasurer Ms Ruth Collins said it was great to see the community get behind the community aged care facility one more time.

"We raised the money through raffles and street stalls during the Christmas season and we were extremely pleased to see the Peninsula community give up some of their spare change," Ms Collins said.

"The dementia residents only had a very small television to share among a large group.

"It is very pleasing to see them enjoy the luxury of watching a big screen."

Ms Collins said the auxiliary had been fundraising for the nursing home for the last 30 years and would have raised "hundred of thousands of dollars" in the process.

"As many of the members of the auxiliary become older I think it is important to get the younger generation involved to ensure the future of our work," Ms Collins said.

"We are always looking for new members with fresh ideas."

The auxiliary will be holding its next fundraising event at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, on Sunday, May 25.

The charity group will be running its regular market stall and raffle to help raise money for the community aged care facility's outdoor courtyard.

Ms Collins said the auxiliary is hoping to raise enough money to purchase safe and reliable seating for residents in order to replace the old plastic chairs that residents currently use.

"It is very rewarding seeing the residents of Woy Woy Aged Care enjoy some of the luxuries they might not be able to afford otherwise," Ms Collins said.

"It would be great if the Peninsula community could get behind us once again for the upcoming event in May."

Clare Graham, Apr 24 2008 Interviewee: Ruth Collins, Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary