Money raised for welfare fund
About $5000 was raised for a local welfare fund at a fundraiser held at a cafe in Killcare on Saturday, July 20.
The Welfare Fund supports local youngsters who might be experiencing difficulty in engaging with people and linking up with various sporting organisations on the Central Coast.
Special guests at the fundraiser included Woy Woy Juniors rugby coach Peter Fenton and Wallaby winger Lachie Turner.
"Both men delighted the huge audience with their respective reminiscences throughout a sparkling evening's activities, during which various items were raffled," said Hardys Bay Residents Group's publicity officer Mr Allan Wilson.
The Fat Goose proprietor Ms Sarah Doak-Stride, who was also one of the instigators in setting up the fund, said she was delighted with the success of the evening.
She paid tribute to the strong community support which she said has been instrumental in helping to provide support for the Welfare Fund.
"We all want our young people to benefit from the wonderful opportunities that are on offer in our communities and there is no reason why they shouldn't receive all the encouragement we can provide for them to get out and experience the satisfaction which can be derived from being part of a team with their mates," said Ms Doak-Stride.
"We see this fund as being one which provides a financial platform for these opportunities.
Ms Doak-Stride also praised Lachie Turner's ongoing support of the junior rugby movement in the Woy Woy region and mentioned, in particular, how willingly such special support had been forthcoming.
"A shining example of this, for instance, was highlighted when the popular Wallaby star acted as a trainer and water boy for the successful Woy Woy under-13s during last year's Grand Final at Bluetongue Stadium," said Mr Wilson.
"There was a special moment during the fundraising evening when several members of that under-13 team presented Lachie with a Woy Woy Juniors jersey with the word 'Trainer' emblazoned across the back.
"The gesture brought roars of approval from the large gathering," said Mr Wilson.
Email, 26 Jul 2013
Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay Residents Group