Fundraising for Hope orphanage

A fundraising event, Hope on Sunday, will be held at Wagstaffe Hall from 2:30pm on Sunday, July 22, to raise money for Familia Hope orphanage in Gleno, Timor Leste.

Killcare residents Paul and Helen Robinson have recently returned from Timor-Leste where they were working as volunteers at the orphanage.

The orphanage was established in 2004 to create a home for children whose parents were murdered during the militia violence of the late 1990s or who died from disease.

Familia Hope currently provides shelter, food, education and a family environment for 26 children.

The orphanage has no government and no religious or community support.

It gets assistance from individuals, groups and organisations.

Due to the poor state of the local roads, Paul and Helen said they were trying to raise the money for a much needed, used 4WD for the orphanage.

Entry to the event will cost $15 which will go straight to the orphanage.

Entertainment will be provided by musician-singers Les Dupont-Louis and by Tess Green with White Mischief.

Robert Oatley Wines will provide a wine tasting and finger food will be served.

One of the highlights of the afternoon will be an auction at which bidders will vie for paintings, holidays, massages and hair stylings.

Raffle prizes will be drawn for 16 prizes.

For more information, contact Paul and Helen on 4360 2080.

Media Release, 19 Jun 2012

Helen Robinson, Killcare