Fundraiser for kite accident victim

A fundraising evening will be held next month to assist Woy Woy resident Mr Richard Johnston who was involved in a serious kite surfing accident at Ettalong Beach on December 7.

As a result of the accident the 48-year-old local musician has been unable to work.

Event organiser and local business owner Mr Bob Jackson said he has been overwhelmed by the community support received so far.

"I have had a fantastic response to this fundraiser appeal and details are slowly coming together," Mr Jackson said.

"The Woy Woy Bowling Club has donated the venue and free finger food for the event and Coast Rock FM's Highway 49 Blues announcer Bill Dewdney has kindly offered to MC the evening.

"We are still working through the format but it's looking like three or four acts with possible music trivia rounds to be held between sets.

"We will be charging a fee per head and also holding a raffle and auctioning some fantastic items that have been donated to raise funds."

Mr Jackson said Mr Johnston is a local harmonica player who has played and recorded with a number of local acts including Null & Void, Del Rio Drive and Micky G.

"Richard will be on crutches for months and unable to work.

"With Richard being self-employed and having a partner and six kids under 12 to support, I am looking to put together a fundraising gig to try and ease the financial burden they will certainly be under," Mr Jackson said.

"At this stage we have a date of Saturday, February 28, and the venue will be the Woy Woy Bowling Club function room.

"Richard is making a slow and steady recovery."

For more information about the event or to make a contribution to the event, phone Bob Jackson on 0408 554 248.

Email, 13 Jan 2009 Bob Jackson, Pluggedin Music