THE revitalised Lions Club of Soldiers Point, under the leadership of new President James Enraght-Moony, is holding its first community fundraising event.
Planned is an elegant dinner with live entertainment at the Nelson Bay Golf Club.
After a conversation with the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary, Lions Club Director Brad Rostron proposed that they raise money for equipment to help the hospital maintain quality care for the local community.
The proposal was accepted enthusiastically by Lions members.
So far this year, the club has donated over $11,000 to the auxiliary, which has put it towards the purchase of essential storage and retrieval equipment.
The club’s current project is to fund shower trolleys at a cost of $8000 each.
These are designed to provide a comfortable shower experience for patients who need to remain in a lying position.
They also enable the caregiver to work efficiently and ergonomically.
Soldiers Point Lions Club has worked to support the needs of the community since June 1978.
The Club supports The Yacaaba Centre, helps pack food for Meals on Wheels distribution, and last year donated to Jupiter, Lions Hearing Dogs, Australian Lions Foundation, and Lions Clubs International.
This year the club donated $1000 to Taree Lions for flood relief.
They have also funded a scholarship for $15,000 through the Harding Miller Education Foundation, to support a high school student through their education.
The Black and White Night fundraiser will be held from 6pm on Saturday 23 August and will include an auction and raffles.
Tickets are $110 per person, or $1100 for a table of ten.
Bookings can be online via trybooking.com/DBEPI.
For queries, call James Enraght-Moony on 0411 259 120.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
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