Auction raises $4400 for Nepal

A charity auction has raised more than $4400 for Prisoners Assistance Nepal at the Walter Baker Parish Hall, Woy Woy, on Saturday, August 13.

A number of Central Coast artists donated their art for the charity auction with all proceeds going to PA Nepal, a charity that houses, feeds and educates hundreds of children of prisoners and works to improve women's rights in Nepal.

"Three events, one in Brisbane, one in Phillip Island and the one in Woy Woy, raised almost $14,000 and that money will take care of 20 children for an entire year," said participating artist Mr Riyaz Pocketwala.

"I spoke with Indira Ranamagar, the founder of PA Nepal before she left for Nepal yesterday and she was overwhelmed with the aid we were able to organise.

"It brings great joy to know that there is such generosity here on the Central Coast at a time when money is tight and there are so many worthy causes out there," he said.

Email, 19 Aug 2011 Riyaz Pocketwala, Woy Woy