Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Secret Donor For Good Cause

The evening had been perfectly planned, meticulously organised, and beautifully decorated.

The crowds were eager, sweeping past the bar to collect the complimentary drink before settling at a table for an evening of fun and laughter.

The Tiny Homes Project’s newest fundraising event was another massive hit with locals and visitors alike.

It was the day afterwards when Sandy Clark, Fundraising Coordinator for Tiny Homes Project, was tallying the results of the night, when she received a phone call from their accountant.

Confused, Sandy rang the bank.

Astoundingly, $10,000 had been deposited by an anonymous donator into the Tiny Homes Project account.

“But all the bank could tell us is that the person wished to remain anonymous, had attended the event, and that they were someone who loved what we’re trying to do and believed in the cause,” explained Sandy.

Sandy said the donation came the day after the event and pushed the entire proceeds up from $32,000 to $42,000.

This helps the Tiny Homes Project inch even closer to the day they can begin construction of their four tiny homes in Proserpine, hopefully by the end of the year.

“We’re exploring every option possible,” said Sandy.

Tiny Homes Project has been named as an organisation to receive fundraising efforts from the 2023 Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor’s Ball, a Play for Purpose raffle, the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Camp and sCare weekend, and the Whisper Restaurant and Bar Plate of Hope.

“We are so thrilled with the effort,” Sandy said.

For those wishing to donate to the effort, scan the QR code here.

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