Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Mackay Radio Auction Raises Over $4,000 for Local Families This Christmas

Star 101.9 Mackay’s Christmas Auction, hosted by Rach and Jake, was a resounding success, raising an incredible $4,225 to support local families in need this Christmas season. The live charity auction, held on November 29, featured a range of exciting items, including two Broncos NQ membership packs, a 55-inch TV from Betta Mackay, a three-night stay at the Mirage Whitsundays, a thrilling ride in the new Stinger Police Car, and a scenic flight over the Whitsundays, all generously donated by local businesses.

The community rallied together to make a difference, with all proceeds going directly to Mackay Women's Services. The funds will support their Christmas Hamper drive, providing families in need with gift cards to select gifts and essentials for the holiday season.

A representative from Star 101.9 Mackay expressed their gratitude, saying, “A massive thank you to everyone who bid on the items for Rach and Jake’s Christmas Auction!

“Together, we raised an incredible $4,225, with all proceeds going to Mackay Women's Services.”

Mackay Women's Services also shared their excitement, saying, "Wow, what a whirlwind of a morning…this generous amount will go straight into our Christmas Hamper drive, where we'll transform it into gift cards so families can pick out the perfect gifts or essentials, they need this Christmas season.”

Both Mackay Women's Services and Star 101.9 Mackay extended a special thank you to the businesses who made this possible: Brisbane Broncos, Betta Mackay, Mirage Whitsundays, Queensland Police Service, and Sailing Whitsundays.

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