A NIGHT of hilarious laughs and cheeky bingo calls has helped raise almost $2000 for the local Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
Cooroy RSL teamed up with the much-loved Melony’s Drag Bingo to raise the funds so the dressage team can travel to training camps and competitions.
At the official cheque presentation, RDA treasurer Sharon Watts said a special thanks must go to the Cooroy RSL, Melony Brests and all the generous sponsors who donated goods to the raffle.
“Special thanks go to Jessica Nielsen (dressage team member) and her parents, Ann Nielsen and Gary Bell for volunteering so much time to put the raffle together and sell the tickets on the night. It was a fantastic effort,” she said.
RDA secretary Jan O’Halloran said the dressage team was made up of very talented young riders aged from 11 years up to young adult.
“These riders are working hard to achieve all the qualifying and selection requirements for para-Olympic competition,” she said.
The Sunshine Coast RDA dressage team is fortunate to be trained by president and coach Matty Sormani, who is a highly-qualified dressage coach with previous success in preparing riders for World Games and Para Olympics.
For more information about Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled, to sponsor a horse or to volunteer please visit the website sunshinecoastrda.com or email admin@sunshinecoastrda.com.
The next Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo Fund-raiser at Cooroy RSL will be in aid of Noosa RSPCA and will be held on Saturday 7 November. Tickets are selling fast, so get in quick. Phone 5447 6131.
