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3 December, 2020

Mareeba Rotary boost Christmas Appeal

MAREEBA Rotary have continued their tradition and kick started the Mareeba Shire Councils (MSC) Mayor’s Christmas Appeal donating $1,500 last Thursday, November 26.

By Rhys Thomas

TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING: Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin receiving the $1,500 donation to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal by Mareeba Rotary President Maree Lopez.
TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING: Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin receiving the $1,500 donation to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal by Mareeba Rotary President Maree Lopez.

MAREEBA Rotary have continued their tradition and kickstarted the Mareeba Shire Councils (MSC) Mayor’s Christmas Appeal donating$1,500 last Thursday, November 26. 

The donation is a long-time tradition done by Rotary to get the ball rolling for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

Mareeba Rotary President Maree Lopez was excited to get the first donation in for theMayor’s Christmas Appeal. 

“It is tradition for Mareeba Rotary to kick start the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal,” she said. 

“We realise that the Mayor’sChristmas Appeal is an important part of giving back to thecommunity. 

“This year there are a lot of more people struggling and by donating its good to have thatconnection with our community.” 

MSC Mayor Angela Toppinwas grateful for the donation and said that the money will be put to good use this festive season. 

“I sincerely thank MareebaRotary for this generous donation to the Mayor’s ChristmasAppeal,” she said. 

“Money raised through theappeal will be donated to various community groups acrossthe Shire to assist local families this Christmas season.”

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