This week over 60 presents have been donated to families in need, making sure more children can experience the joy of opening a gift this Christmas.
A partnership between the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach and Ray White Real Estate, these 60 children’s gifts have been hand-selected, wrapped and delivered to families across the region, just in time for Christmas.
“We’ve been doing this for years,” explained Sue Griffiths, Operations Manager of Ray White.
“As soon as the Christmas period starts, we start campaigning for staff and local businesses to get involved.”
Merewyn Wright is the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach Secretary and is proud of this achievement.
“We want to bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to children and young people in the area,” she said.
“It’s the chance for people who may not normally be able to have something for their children, the ability to give them a nice gift to enjoy Christmas.”
“It’s a wonderful thing,” explained Jan Clifford, Whitsunday Regional Council Councillor and President of the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach.
“I commend the array of gifts that this partnership has been able to accomplish.
“It makes me so happy to be a part of this community.”
Merewyn Wright, Secretary of Rotary Club of AirlieBeach, Clare Nixson of Ray White, Councillor Jan Clifford, and Shantelle Selmanof Ray White. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge