The Ambassador Hotel is giving local tradespeople a fun opportunity to contribute to a serious cause with their Tradie Auction.
The Tradie Auction asks tradies to donate a day of their time, labour and services to be auctioned off, with the proceeds to go to local charity Grapevine Group.
“We’ve put a callout to local tradies, and we will promote and sell you off on the night,” said Ambassador Hotel Licensee Mike Haber.
“We’re creating awareness and raising funds for the Grapevine Group, a very important organisation that highlights suicide awareness and they need funds so we’re happy to come on board and do our little bit.”
Mr Haber is expecting 15-20 tradies and services to get involved and has already recruited services from gyms and hairdressers to electricians and seat repairers.
“We’re happy to promote the tradies because of the great support they give to us and, in turn, to such a great charity organisation as well,” he said.
One of those tradies is Brad Hehir, who will be donating the installation of an air conditioning unit to be auctioned on the night.
“Everyone in this town has been affected in some way, shape or form by this campaign especially so we’re just trying to put the word out there and help where we can,” Mr Hehir said.
To date, Grapevine Group has trained over 6,600 people throughout the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions in suicide prevention with the funds raised to go towards continuing this work.
“It also allows us to build on our awareness campaigns where we very much want the community to be educated on the warning signs of suicide, how to have a conversation with someone who’s struggling, and also the resources to be able direct them to help,” said Grapevine Group President Debbie Knight.
“We do know that the training we provide is effective, we know that it saves lives, and it’s so important that people have those skills behind them.”
Any tradespeople or service providers interested in getting involved are asked to contact admin@ambassadorhotel.net.au.
WHAT: Vassallo Constructions presents Tradie Auction 2023
WHEN: Saturday, July 1 from 6:00pm
WHERE: Ambassador Hotel
TICKETS: Eventbrite
Electrician Brett Hehir, Auctioneer Trevor Chapman, Seat Repairer Jason H, Ambassador Hotel Licensee Mike Haber and Grapevine Group President Debbie Knight. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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