Butterfies get a welcome boost

THE Sunshine Coast Business Associates Charity Golf Day had a fitting sequel this week when organisers handed over a cheque for $15,000 to charity Sunshine Butterflies.
Noosa Springs Golf Course was the venue of choice for corporate golf enthusiasts to swing to their hearts content at an event hosted by major sponsor ‘White House Celebrations’.
Making a stylish entrance by helicopter was popular drawcard, Olympian speed skater, Steven Bradbury.
The Miami Vice themed day with novelty and decorative sponsored holes, attracted over 100 players. Hot 91.1 announcer Sam Coward kept everyone on their toes as he drove around the course finding reasons to fine players all in the name of charity.
Not only were the auctions well supported with the assistance of Justin Vievers who had everyone digging deep; Sunshine Butterflies member, Shane Hicks, who has Down Syndrome, delivered an honest and heart-warming speech thanking players.
Shane confidently spoke about where the funds raised on the day would benefit the many families and individuals such as himself living with disabilities here on the Sunshine Coast.
“Our Backyard” is the recently purchased five acre hobby farm which will become the new home for Sunshine Butterflies and the one stop shop for an array of inclusive activities such as music, art, wood working and cooking programs.
The hobby farm will also incorporate animal care, horticulture and aquaculture to its members.
Sunshine Coast Business Associates have generously donated $22,000 over the past two years to help Sunshine Butterflies and their members achieve the dream in the purchase of this fabulous property.