RACQ CQ Rescue have formally thanked the volunteers of the Alpharho ESA gift wrappers, for endeavouring to assist Mackay wrap their festive presents, with wrapping proceeds donated to RACQ CQ Rescue.
In 2022, the group donated $37,000 RACQ CQ Rescue, and at an official ceremony last Monday, the ESA announced that they raised a great $65,538, from their Christmas wrapping appeal.
Marking their 20th year raising money at the Canelands Central Shopping Centre, more than 80 volunteers signed up for the 2023 effort.
Alpharho ESA decided to donate their proceeds to three worthy causes in the Mackay area, and at the official ceremony on Monday, each organisation thanked the volunteers for their tremendous achievement.
The $65,538 was divided between the three.
$50,000 was gifted to RACQ CQ Rescue.
$8,000 was donated to Queensland Remote Area Tracking (QRAT).
And $2,000 was gifted to Ronald McDonald House Mackay, and the remaining will form the kitty for the 2024 appeal.
Nathan Gelhaar, Founder and Treasurer of QRAT said, “We thank you so much for this donation. Our boy's skills are not really suited to gift wrapping so while you don’t see us, we carry you on our backs in everything we do, because we could not do what we do without you.”
Tegan Philpott, RACQ CQ Rescue spokesperson said, “a huge thanks to the entire community who put their hands in their pockets to help keep us in the air.
“We did 716 missions last year, and this money is literally used to help us save lives.”
Emily Doran-Smith, Operations Support Officer, Ronald McDonald House Mackay explained, “we a so grateful for the support that allows us to care for the children and families of the region when they need it most.”
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