By DARRYN SMITH
More than $1800 was raised and over 800 burger were sold at the Acres Juice Bar Betty’s Burgers fundraiser on Saturday.
More than 1000 people flocked to the fund raiser, where nostalgic locals indulged in Betty Wallace’s famous $1 burgers.
All funds raised were donated to long-time local Ursula Lockwood, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, and is raising funds for much-needed stem cell therapy in Russia.
Ursula, who used to work for Noosa icon Hey Bill, said she was overwhelmed by the response.
“It’s a wonderful and supportive community up here and I feel very much a part of it,” she said.
The event was hosted by Acres Juice Bar owners and good friends to Ursula, Margot and Katie Newman, who organised the event in just two weeks.
Betty Wallace said she was more than happy to come out of retirement and show her support, along with Hey Bill.
Acres’ owner Ralph Rogers said the Acres precinct was designed to be a place for community events and support.
Mr Rogers said he was “wrapped” to see such a beautiful display of community spirit at the event on Saturday.
“It was fabulous to see over 1000 people come to pay tribute to Betty Wallace and kick start Ursula getting to Russia for her stem cell treatment,” he said.
