Zoë’s twelve-hour tennis fundraiser raises almost $3000 for Make-A-Wish Myall Coast Sport Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 22, 2021 Zoë Turner on the courts. ZOË Turner has raised just under $3000 with her twelve-hour tennis fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. Starting the day at 6:30am to set up and stretch, the event began at 7:30am with the courts filling up for most of the day. “There was incredible support from the community with lots of people of all ages coming down to play tennis, have lunch/dinner from the BBQ or just donate,” Zoë said. Although the weather was not predicted, Zoë wasn’t going to let some water stop her and quickly resumed playing after it was safe to do so. Zoë is incredibly grateful for the support of the community on the day. “Big shout out to Peta, Brendon and Meegan who helped sweep the water off the courts. “Huge thank you to Stroud Butchery who spent most of their day at the tennis courts doing the BBQ for the community and even jumping on court to have a go at tennis- I can’t thank them enough for their efforts on the day. “Thank you to Stroud Tennis Club for allowing me to use the courts and open them to the community, and of course thank you so much to everyone who generously donated to the charity,” she said. A number of local businesses, groups and individuals supported the fundraiser, including Stroud Football Club, Heritage Haulage, R&R Property, Kyal, Mel, Tam and Mack. “We are just shy of hitting the $3000 mark which is absolutely incredible considering my original goal was $400. “The amount of support from the community is just amazing and that really shows through this event. The event ended with everyone present on the courts with a big cheer once Zoë hit 7.30pm and lots of hugs of support. “It felt like such a magical day and I’m so glad we are able to grant some well-deserved wishes. “The money goes to 800 critically ill children on the Make-A-Wish waitlist. “Talking about it makes me very emotional that I was able to do something great for these children,” Zoë said. The fundraising page will be up for three months to allow any further donations at https://fundraise.makeawish.org.au/fundraisers/zoeturner. By Tara CAMPBELL Zoë wasn’t going to let bad weather stop her. Zoë’s fundraiser went for twelve hours.
