Tuned into charity cash

MIX Fm’s annual Give Me 5 for Kids fundraiser saw radio presenters dashing across the coast collecting cash.
Breakfast host Caroline Hutchinson and afternoon host Sami joined forces as they raced against the clock, and fellow presenters Mark and Todd, to see who could raise the most money for charity on Friday 3 June.
Caroline and Sami dropped into Noosa to pick up a cheque for $350 from Noosa MP Glen Elmes.
“When the money goes towards helping sick kids, how can you not get involved,” Mr Elmes said.
“I think it’s a great thing to be involved in, especially when the teams are out on their own time collecting the donations.”
The teams met back at the radio station in Maroochydore at 3pm to compare donations with Caroline and Sami just pulling in front of the boys by “a few hundred dollars”.
“We want to raise a lot of money for the charity but, of course, we always hope the boys are just a little bit behind,” Caroline said.
The teams raised a total of $19,700 which will aid and support sick children and their families in times of need.
Mr Elmes has also opened his office to receive donations by artists who wish to contribute to the silent auction which will take place at the Cricks Volkswagen Showroom, Maroochydore, on Tuesday 14 June from 6pm.
“The silent art auction is another great fundraising opportunity and if you are an artist who wants to donate a piece of art to the auction, you can bring it to the office and I will arrange safe transport,” Mr Elmes said.