ROTARIANS by their very nature are giving people.

They make change and address issues at the very heart of the community’s needs.

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From working to eradicate polio across the globe to rolling up their sleeves to make change when fires and floods hit communities, Rotarians will always be there.

The Rotary Club of Salamander Bay recently held a fundraiser for the Lismore and Northern Rivers regions flood affected communities.

Rita Murray coordinated the event and was proud to see 146 tickets sold.

The raffle saw 80 donations from businesses and over 200 items of clothing and evening dresses were donated which will be appreciated when formal time comes around.

The event has been hailed as a huge success.

Rita Murray told News Of The Area, “The silent auction raised over $2300 and the raffle sales totaled over $2000.

“There was nearly $1000 in cash donations on the day, within a week more cash donations from Harbourside Haven and Sanane Dance Studio ladies brought in another $5,500.”

Rita is proud to announce that the grand total of cash raised is now $17,000.

Furthermore a 25 foot campervan is heading north full of donated items all of which will be distributed by the local Rotary Clubs to those most in need.

Clothing and bedding donations have flooded in filling the 25ft Motor Home to capacity for delivery on Wednesday by Rita and a friend to Ballina and surrounding areas.

“A big thankyou to our helpers that made this possible including Emily Perry and her children, Damon and Tegan, Jane Parker, and my daughter, Traci Northey.

“Special thanks to Salvos Store who have also given numerous clothing and linen.

“The Salamander Rotary Members are an active group and the result was fantastic,” she said.

By Marian SAMPSON