By Abbey Cannan
This year Red Cross Noosa will not be knocking on doors for its annual fundraiser, Red Cross Calling, but will instead hold a sausage sizzle, cake stall and raffle on Friday 22 March from 8am located at Bunnings.
Branch secretary Marilla Murphy said the money raised will go towards a range of initiatives they have within the community.
“Our Tewantin Noosa Branch members are involved in activities that help break down social isolation and provide personal support in some aged care facilities, complimenting the Orange Sky Laundry and the Community Service Hub in Tewantin,” she said.
“We participate in public events throughout the year, such as the Armistice/Peace Day organised in conjunction with Noosa Council and the Tewantin-Noosa RSL, Anzac Day and Memorial services.”
The Noosa Branch has 70 members that are motivated to run a variety of community fundraising activities to support the Red Cross’s goals of servicing the homeless, those with mental health issues, employment assistance, aged care and NDIS.
“We also support the Red Cross Blood Service and give comfort by supplying Trauma Teddies to other service providers. Some of our members that are trained in emergency service are deployed in times of natural disasters and other emergencies,” Marilla said.
Prizes from the Red Cross Calling raffle will be drawn on the day and include an Everglades/ Fraser Island trip with lunch, a $100 Bunnings gift voucher and also a mystery donation from Bunnings.
For information on how to volunteer for the Red Cross go to redcross.org.au/volunteer.
