Councillors and staff raise more than $4600 for charities in 2024
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has rounded out 2024 by raising more than $4600 for local charities.
Throughout last year, Council’s Mayor, councillors and staff raised money for a host of initiatives, with Council’s Mayor Tanya Milligan saying small gestures really do make a big difference.
“Our International Women’s Day event raised $400 for Protea Place, we contributed $900 to the Cancer Council Olive McMahon Lodge via the Darling Downs HOG’s annual Cruise for Cancer and we raised $464 for the ‘Flanno for a Farmer’ fundraiser.
“Staff donated a gold coin or more every time they wore pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and blue during Movember, and as part of our 2024 ‘Share the Dignity’ drive, we gifted two wheelie bins’ worth of female personal care items to the Lockyer Valley Salvation Army, which were made into care packages for women in need.
“We also gifted new soft toys, donated by our team, to the Leukaemia Foundation Soft Toy Drive.
“In addition, councillors and staff bought hundreds of raffle tickets, donated money every time they wore jeans on Fridays, and hosted bake sales to bolster their fundraising tallies.
“All in all, eight local and national initiatives benefited from our fundraising efforts in 2024 and we’re excited to continue that trend in 2025.
“We’re off to a great start, as together with some Councillors and staff, we’re participating in Shave for a Cure to support the Leukemia Foundation.
“We also have International Women’s Day coming up in March, where all monies raised will go to our local Salvation Army to support and assist local women in need.
“At Council, our team is committed to being active members of our community and throwing their support behind worthwhile causes.
“It was a wonderful effort and I thank all the thoughtful employees and councillors who supported, helped organise and participated in Council’s fundraising events throughout 2024,” Mayor Milligan said.
Stay across Council’s social media for the latest on International Women’s Day, with details to be announced soon.
