The Grafton Aero Club has donated funds it raised at its Wings and Wheels event – held in August at the South Grafton Aerodrome – to Grafton Base Hospital’s children’s ward.
Patrons of the free event were asked to make a gold coin donation to assist the children’s ward to purchase equipment.
The club’s secretary, Peter Clement, said David Lorenzo’s model train display was a big hit.
“David held his official opening that day and also donated $150 to the fundraising effort,” Mr Clement said.
“David regularly collects donations from people coming to see the model trains and donates to local charities, too.”
Mr Clement said about $700 was raised on the day and that his club made an additional donation to bring the total to $1,000.
The children’s ward nurse unit manager, Lissa Morgan, said the hospital was very grateful to receive the donation, which she said will go towards purchasing a new blood pressure machine for the ward. Latest News
Grafton Aero Club chips in for sick kids
The Grafton Aero Club has donated funds it raised at its Wings and Wheels event – held in August at the South Grafton Aerodrome – to Grafton Base Hospital’s children’s ward.
Patrons of the free event were asked to make a gold coin donation to assist the children’s ward to purchase equipment.
The club’s secretary, Peter Clement, said David Lorenzo’s model train display was a big hit.
“David held his official opening that day and also donated $150 to the fundraising effort,” Mr Clement said.
“David regularly collects donations from people coming to see the model trains and donates to local charities, too.”
Mr Clement said about $700 was raised on the day and that his club made an additional donation to bring the total to $1,000.
The children’s ward nurse unit manager, Lissa Morgan, said the hospital was very grateful to receive the donation, which she said will go towards purchasing a new blood pressure machine for the ward.