Workmen’s Club backs children

Wonthaggi’s Jess Palmer and Jackson Beesey were amazed at the number of mustangs that took to the streets of Wonthaggi as part of the Good Friday Appeal.

A COLOSSAL $42,295.90 was raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal by the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Friday, with more than 300 members and guests in attendance.

On offer was an afternoon of entertainment with live auctions and raffles, including face painting and jumping castle for children.

Club president Kevin Williams said the event was the 19th appeal ran by the club. He also welcomed the Mustang Club, whose members drove from Melbourne to support the club’s appeal and put on a display in the carpark.

General manager Rod Bye said the committee of volunteers worked tirelessly throughout the year organising raffles and auction items.

“Our members looked forward to the day knowing that all the proceeds from the bar and food, as well as raffles and auctions, are donated to the appeal,” he said.

In addition, the Workmen’s Club has been busy establishing a partnership with Bass Coast Health to raise much needed funds for Armitage House palliative care.

Together Bass Coast Health and the Freemasons will have a fundraising dinner at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Wednesday, June 12.

Tickets will be available from the club soon. For more information, call the club on 5672 1083.

Club committee members thanked businesses that supported the appeal by donating items for auction, all the attendees and to Mustang Club members for their support.

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