Community & Business
14 December, 2023
Service clubs join to help family get back on the road
SINCE October, Phillippa McLean and her son Darcy have been without a car after it was stolen and driven off the side of Granite Creek, but now, thanks to the Mareeba Lions and Rotary clubs, they are back on the road.
Phillippa, who lost her left arm in a work accident, and Darcy, who has autism and severe asthma, were left “traumatised” and were unable to travel to Cairns for Darcy’s lifesaving asthma injections.
A GoFundMe page was set up, with a goal to raise enough money to buy a new car for the family.
When hearing Phillippa’s story, the local Lions and Rotary clubs banded together to raise extra funds alongside the GoFundMe, and in a few weeks, they were able to purchase a second-hand Toyota Corolla from Mareeba Mazda.
“It was unbelievable! I think my son was more excited than I was,” Phillippa said.
“I am so excited to get back on the road, get Darcy to school and to his appointments, and not have to walk and ask for lifts anymore.
“I am so thankful for the Lions, Rotary and Helene (who made the GoFundMe page) and everyone who donated.
