Awards for supporting Lions fundraising over 10 years
Two local businesses have received community service awards from the Lions Club of the Woy Woy Peninsula.
The awards acknowledged their support of Lions fundraising efforts over the past 10 years.
The club has raised well over $10,000 a year in this time, from activities such as its monthly car boot sales, its annual tea cosy expo and sales of Christmas cakes and puddings.
"The funds raised have enabled our club to keep supporting the local organisations that need our donations to continue their great work in the community," said secretary Mr Greg Head.
He said sales of Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings had totalled $100,000 over the 10 years and more than a quarter of these had been sold through two local pharmacies, Lance Clarke Amcal Chemist Woy Woy and McPhee Pharmacy Ettalong.
Together, the two businesses have sold over $27,000 of these, without taking commission.
The club's "Christmas cake chairman", Mr Ian Taylor, presented the Lions Australia Awards to Mr Stephen McPhee of McPhee Pharmacy Ettalong and to Ms Vicki Duffy representing Lance Clarke Amcal Chemist Woy Woy at the club's recent changeover dinner.
He said the awards were "in appreciation of the great support we have received year after year".
Donations from the club have been instrumental in establishing Riding for the Disabled locally and the renal unit at Gosford Hospital.
"We have also donated to Elsie's Retreat at Gosford Hospital and to two local young children who needed special equipment to help them and their parents lead a more sustainable life."
The club has also supported the local surf clubs, Rural Fire Service brigades, the Men's Shed and other charity groups.
SOURCE:
Media release, 2 Aug 2023
Greg Head, Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club