Community backs Leanne

THE community rallied around Leongatha’s Leanne Crimp on Saturday afternoon.
Leanne is battling cancer and people were more than willing to put up their hands to help her out.
A fundraiser – organised by Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Ann Hemming – was held at Leongatha’s Bairs Hotel.
The event featured live music by Russell Hemming, Mark Drury and associates.
The money raised will go towards her treatment and a trip to see her family in New Zealand.
Ann said the target for the fundraiser was $500, but this had been reached well before the raffles had started. The final amout for the day was an amazing $4830.
“When we put the event up on Facebook, around 457 people responded. Although we aren’t expecting those numbers, it just goes to show what sort of person Leanne is. Everyone wants to do something to help her,” she said.
Leanne has been involved with Leongatha Lyric Theatre since her daughter played a role in The Wizard of Oz in 2013.
Since then, she has helped out backstage and has made a few appearances on stage. She played a role in the recent play Our Country’s Good, and has a minor singing role alongside her daughter in the upcoming major music Annie.
Not only is Leanne involved with Lyric, she is also a committee member for the Leongatha Little Athletics and was a swimming teacher at Korumburra.
Leanne said the support from the community was overwhelming.
“I’m feeling very loved. I’m so thankful to these amazing and beautiful people,” she said.
“I’d like to thank Ann for everything she has done for me. There are so many to thank. Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages, called in, given me organic vegetables and cared for my children. I’m absolutely blown away.”
Leanne said she is staying positive and loves that she has Annie to look forward to.
“I am determined to beat this. I will keep fighting. I am just so thankful for everyone’s support,” she said.

Grateful family: Tennessee, Leanne, Paul, Autumn and Nevada Crimp felt the love from the Leongatha community on Saturday when many people turned out to support a fundraiser for Leanne.

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Posted by Tayla Kershaw on Mar 6 2018. Filed under Community. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry