Dry July at Port Macquarie (NSW)
supports the comfort, care and
wellbeing of cancer patients
Jordyn, and last but certainly not
least - a milkshake station!
During the month of July, Port
Macquarie’s resident cleaner
and valued team member Mark
Beauchamp participated in “Dry
July” to help raise funds for those
affected by cancer.
In total, between the morning
tea and a generous donation
by another team member, the
team raised $600 in total for
Mark and the cancer support
organisations across Australia
that help improve patient
comfort, care and wellbeing.
The Port Macquarie team was
more than excited to contribute
to Mark and the cause. In order
to raise donations, the team held
a big morning tea – organised by
Jordyn Fisher (Team Member) -
where the team could put forward
some yummy goodies and/or pay
a small donation to go towards
the fundraiser. The morning tea
included fruits, sweets, some
amazing homemade goods by
For her hard work organising the
morning tea, Jordyn received
Port Macquarie’s “Team Member
of the Month”. Well done Jordyn!
The Port Macquarie team is
very proud of Mark and his
fundraising efforts!
Officeworks Virginia supports teenager
complete Kokoda Youth Challenge
Once a month, the Boondall
Neighborhood Watch (NHW)
holds a sausage sizzle at
Officeworks Virginia (Qld) to raise
funds for worthy causes. Through
the sausage sizzle, they recently
raised funds for local youth,
Connor who is striving to complete
the 2018 Kokoda Youth Challenge.
Connor is participating in the
challenge which his school is
offering to students. Connor’s
motives fit right within their values
in encouraging individuals,
families and neighbourhoods
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to work together to strengthen
and connect communities.
Connors story is exactly what
Neighbourhood Watch is hoping
to get more involved with in the
community.
Officeworks Virginia was
contacted by NHW and were
noted of Connor’s ambition. They
valued his aspiration and will to
take part in the challenge and
wanted to help. They hosted a
sausage sizzle at their store to
help raise money for Connor’s
trip. NHW believes that supporting
youth through activities such as
the Kokoda Challenge, helps to
implement positivity and create
opportunities in the community.
NHW is extremely grateful for
Officeworks Virginia in getting
involved with the fundraiser event,
helping hold the sausage sizzle
and ultimately help to generate
the funds which can now be used
for not only Connors story but
other worthwhile programs in the
community.