Fundraiser contributes more than $700 to Victoria Bushfire Appeal

PHOTO: Oak Tasmania’s CEO, Mr John Paton buys up raffle tickets to support the fundraiser.

A fundraising afternoon tea held at Oak Tasmania’s Independent Living and Training Centre (ILT) in North Hobart, has raised more than $700 for the Victoria Bushfire Appeal.

PHOTO: Oak Tasmania’s well attended fundraiser contributed more than $700 to the Victoria Bushfire Appeal.

Hosted by ILT staff and clients, the fundraiser consisted of lucky door prizes, a raffle, small items for sale, a delicious Devonshire Tea and live music. Donations of $5.00 per person were collected and raffle tickets were also sold.

PHOTO: Community Liaison Officer Deb Peers attends to some of the donated items for sale at the fundraising afternoon tea.

The afternoon’s activities were enjoyed by family, friends, clients and staff of Oak Tasmania, and a number of moving speeches reminded everyone of the tragic loss suffered by so many as a result of the Victorian Bushfires. All proceeds have gone directly to the Australian Red Cross.