Community
13 December, 2024
Making Christmas joyous for those in need
ONE hundred volunteers have gathered at the Fred Moule Pavilion at the Cairns Showgrounds to help pack 800 food hampers and make Christmas a little cheerier for locals doing it tough over the festive period.
The hampers were made possible thanks to the generosity of the Cairns community, which helped raise about $92,000 for the 2024 Mayor’s Christmas Charity.
Major contributions to the fundraising efforts were $20,000 donations from Bendigo Bank, Kenfrost Homes and Rankin Sawmill.
The annual appeal provides hampers to families, the elderly, carers and other residents who might otherwise go without on Christmas Day.
Mayor Amy Eden acknowledged the generosity of the local community, who during a cost-of-living crisis, had dug deep to help those doing it tough.
“This has been one of the most successful fundraising efforts since the charity was established,” she said.
“It’s all about supporting those in need and ensuring that everyone in the Cairns region can experience the joy of the festive season, regardless of their circumstances.”
