Funds raised for guide dogs

More than $1500 was raised for Guide Dogs at a morning tea attended by 100 people at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on November 18.

Paralympian and OAM recipient Ms Lindy Hou was guest speaker, describing how her guide dog Harper changed her life.

Despite being vision impaired by a degenerative eye condition known as retinitis pigmentosa, Ms Hou has achieved numerous medals at the Athens and Beijing Paralympic Games.

Publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said: "Lindy entertained the audience with her easy style of speaking and peppered her presentation with humour and childhood remininences of her early 'dreams' which were to represent her country at an Olympic Games and stand on the podium singing the national anthem," Ms Lillico said.

"Her presentation at morning tea was emotional, humbling and moved the audience with her sincere approach to life."

Ms Lillico said the Central Coast support group was always looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising.

For more information, contact the president Ms Barbara Craig on 4333 1688.

Press release, 3 Dec 2008 Lynne Lillico, Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW/ACT