Laffos Bar and Pizzeria has once again served up generosity, raising an impressive $12,730 through its annual Pizza for a Purpose fundraiser in support of local suicide prevention organisation, The Grapevine Group.
Owners Nicole and Mark Laffin presented the cheque to Grapevine President Deb Knight yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive year the family-run business has backed the organisation’s vital mental health education and support initiatives across the Mackay region.
Held each June, Pizza for a Purpose is more than just a fundraiser, it’s a call to action, encouraging the community to come together over a slice of pizza while shining a light on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
“We are so grateful for the overwhelming support we receive from the local community during Pizza for a Purpose,” said Mr Laffin.
“There’s a huge influx of patrons and takeaway sales throughout the month of June, and this year we were especially impressed by the number of local businesses who held pizza parties at their workplaces to back the cause.”
The initiative continues to grow in momentum, turning delicious food into meaningful impact.
“Bringing people together through pizza is the heart of this campaign,” Mr Laffin said.
“The fundraising is a wonderful outcome, but it’s the sense of connection and community that truly matters. We feel grateful to be part of such a generous and caring region.”
Grapevine President Deb Knight said the organisation is thrilled to have the ongoing support of Laffos and thanked them for their efforts towards helping to prevent suicide in the community.
"The funds raised will make a great difference to helping us provide safeTALK suicide prevention training and toolbox talks," Ms Knight said.
"It will also help us build vital awareness through Grapevine’s annual Be Suicide Alert this Christmas campaign.
"We would also like to thank Bright Light Marketing and Caneland Central for their valued support and all the businesses that jumped onboard and held pizza parties for their staff."
The Grapevine Group provides free suicide prevention training and mental health education across Mackay and surrounds. Community contributions like this play a vital role in helping the group expand its reach and provide life-saving support where it’s needed most.
For more information about The Grapevine Group, visit www.grapevinegroup.org.au.
Karen from Bright Light Marketing, Nicole and Mark from Laffos, and Deb Knight from The Grapevine Group at the cheque presentation, with Nicole and Mark handing over the $12,730 donation raised through this year’s Pizza for a Purpose fundraiser. Photos supplied
Just some of the many who got behind Pizza for a Purpose – Glenella Care Centre, Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce, Revolution Electrical and Jumbos Business Supplies all showed their support by dining at Laffo’s or hosting their own pizza parties
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