Pearl Beach raises $9500

Pearl Beach residents and tourist in the area have raised $9500 for tsunami victims.

Pearl Beach Progress Association representative Ms Lynne Lillico said that people came in droves to participate in the fund raising appeal

"In a steady stream, they walked up the fire trail through Brisbane Water National Park," Ms Lillico said.

"Babies and toddlers travelled in back packs.

"Teenagers raced up the hill and mums, dads, grandmas and grandpas took it at a gentler pace.

"St John's Ambulance volunteers waited at the top of the hill to give everyone a pat on the back before they took in the spectacular view from the lookout."

The Pearl Beach Progress Association put on a morning tea in its community hall following the event, both for the walkers and for those who could not take part in the event but still wanted to contribute.

Food was cooked and donated by local residents.

Pearl Beach Progress Association president Ms Kay Williams said she was overwhelmed by people's generosity.

"This excellent result shows what can be achieved at community level when everyone works together".

Press release, January 9 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association