Scouts Braden Cooper and Riley Pascoe with Cubs Olivia Joyce
and Charly Moorhouse
Scout contribution for fire victims
The devastating fires in and around Sydney received
massive coverage on every television channel, with news
and special reports showing how families were affected.
Young Braden Cooper was so moved by what he saw, he
decided to help raise some money to help those affected.
Peter Dwyer (DY) offered to help the group by pledging
the money from a ‘fines tin’, on his Mystery Tour. DY
presented the scouts with $840 collected from naughty
and forgetful passengers on the trip. Added to the $1,100
raised by the ‘bucket collections’, Braden and his Cubs/
Scouts friends made a sizable donation which the kids
hope will help people who have lost everything.
After speaking to ‘Jacko’ (Scout Master) and receiving
permission to ask for donations, Braden gathered three
friends from scouts and cubs and took a bucket around
Hay Clubs and Pubs, supervised by mum - Audra.
Daily Telegraph takes interest in CASE
Journalist, Sam Townsend travelled to Hay with her
photographer Peter Lorrimer, for an interview with Marg
Treloar and CASE President Peter Dwyer. The story in the
Daily Telegraph, Monday 25th November, is a deeply
personal one for Marg and tells of the day husband John
took his own life.
As Marg told Sam the story of how her morning began,
and the events which followed, those listening couldn't
help but be affected. At one stage Marg looked at Sam
and said, “It’s OK. Don't tear up.” It is hoped the article in
the Telegraph can help others, “If this article saves one
life, it’s worth it,” said Marg, “You can’t put a price on
someone’s life.”
Sam’s article also highlights the work CASE is doing with
regard to suicide awareness. “People need to get over the
embarrassment or shame of mental illness,” said Peter,
“No one wants diabetes but they deal with, it’s the same
with depression. Mental Illness needs society’s
acceptance.”
CASE has a 24 hour ‘hot line’ which offers someone local
to talk to, and although the person at the other end of the
phone is not a councillor, they care, can listen and if
needed connect with support services for further
assistance.
Sydney Daily Telegraph journalist, Sam Townsend, Marg
Treloar and CASE President Peter Dwyer (DY) in front of
John Treloar’s bike. The bike is affixed to the outside
garden area of Treloar’s Coffee shop and forms a
memorial to Marg’s late husband, John, who was a much
loved ambulance driver and friend to many in Hay.
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