Raising money for animals

Ettalong business owners Candace and Michael Fitzhenry will be raising money for the RSPCA's Cupcake Day until Friday, August 22.

Beachcomber Takeaway at Ettalong will be selling cupcakes, mini-muffins and slices, with all proceeds going to Australia's largest animal welfare organisation.

Ms Fitzhenry said the reason she decided to get involved was because she was "an absolute animal lover".

She is the "proud owner" of an English bulldog named Buddaa and an English Stafffordshire terrier named Izzy.

"This is something that I am very passionate about and being an animal lover it gives me great pleasure to do this charity work for the RSPCA," Ms Fitzhenry said.

"Only two per cent of the RSPCA's funding comes from the Government, the other 98 per cent comes from donations, volunteer work and fundraisers."

Ms Fitzhenry said cupcakes would be selling from between $1 and $2 during the fundraiser week.

"Money for every cupcake bought will be placed in the RSPCA tin," Ms Fitzhenry said.

She said a supplier had provided cake slab slices "so we can continue our RSPCA fundraiser throughout the week.

"Any donation higher than $2 is tax deductable and a receipt will be posted out."

Ms Fitzhenry said that with every donation customers would receive a raffle entry.

"First prize is a teddy bear, second prize is a dog wash and third prize is a soft drink pack," Ms Fitzhenry said.

Media release, 14 Aug 2008 Clare Graham, 14 Aug 2008 Interviewee: Candace Fitzhenry, Beachcomber Takeaway