Walk the Lake to raise funds for Riding for the Disabled
Announcement posted by Wagga Mutual Credit Union 13 Dec 2012
Leading financial institution Wagga Mutual Credit Union – a subsidiary of the Community CPS Australia Group - and Riding for the Disabled (RDA) have again joined forces and created a community event - ‘Walk the Lake for RDA’- to raise money to purchase a new vehicle for Riding for the Disabled.
In September Wagga Mutual’s charitable arm, the Wagga Wagga Regional Fund, announced a $30,000 grant for RDA to purchase a much-needed $60,000 people-mover vehicle so the group could open its doors to at least 50 more clients with special needs.
RDA President Bev Amery said the idea for the walk was a result of brainstorming with Star FM and Wagga Council.
“Since September there have been many fundraising events in the community to raise the additional $30,000 dollars needed, but we are still $15,000 dollars short. So we came up with a concept that would bring the community together, a 5km walk around our beautiful Lake Albert,” said Ms Amery.
“Our goal is to get at least 1000 people to attend the walk, with all money raised on the night from the entry fee, food sales, raffle tickets, pony rides, jumping castle and donations going straight to our fundraising efforts for the new vehicle.”
The ‘Walk the Lake for RDA’ event will be held on Wednesday 19th December at Apex Park, people can register from 6pm with the walk commencing soon after. Cost to ’Walk the Lake for RDA’ will be $5 per person.
“Once again Wagga Mutual has been a great supporter of the event, helping us out with promotional activities, event management, volunteers on the ground and catering in form the of one of their famous sausage sizzles, for a gold coin donation, with water and soft drinks available to purchase,” said Ms Amery.
Wagga Mutual Regional Manager Andrew Toole says Wagga Mutual was committed to helping Riding for the Disabled raise the additional funds to purchase this much-needed vehicle for their clients.
“We hope the entire community comes out for this event. We are encouraging team entries as well as individuals, and anyone who dresses up festively is in the running to win a prize. A leisurely walk around the lake this close to Christmas will be a magical event - who knows, we might even see Santa on the night.“
For further information on the ‘Wagga Mutual Walk the Lake for RDA’ event, please contact Wagga Mutual Credit Union’s Community Membership Co-ordinator Karen Garrod on 6923 4057.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CPS AUSTRALIA GROUP
Two-time winner of Money magazine’s Credit Union of the Year award (2012, 2008) and winner of the Mozo People’s Choice Award for Best Credit Union (2012) the Community CPS Australia Group is one of the largest customer owned financial institutions in Australia, with assets under management approaching $4 billion. The credit union employs 598 staff across 48 branches, servicing more than 184,000 members. Community CPS is located in South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and operates as Wagga Mutual Credit Union in Wagga Wagga, Companion Credit Union in the Hunter Valley and United Community Credit Union in Western Australia. Community CPS was also named Money magazine’s Best Credit Union in 2005.
The Group comprises activities in banking, the community (through the Community CPS Foundation) and professional services (wealth management, tax and accounting services via Eastwoods). For more information visit www.communitycps.com.au
In September Wagga Mutual’s charitable arm, the Wagga Wagga Regional Fund, announced a $30,000 grant for RDA to purchase a much-needed $60,000 people-mover vehicle so the group could open its doors to at least 50 more clients with special needs.
RDA President Bev Amery said the idea for the walk was a result of brainstorming with Star FM and Wagga Council.
“Since September there have been many fundraising events in the community to raise the additional $30,000 dollars needed, but we are still $15,000 dollars short. So we came up with a concept that would bring the community together, a 5km walk around our beautiful Lake Albert,” said Ms Amery.
“Our goal is to get at least 1000 people to attend the walk, with all money raised on the night from the entry fee, food sales, raffle tickets, pony rides, jumping castle and donations going straight to our fundraising efforts for the new vehicle.”
The ‘Walk the Lake for RDA’ event will be held on Wednesday 19th December at Apex Park, people can register from 6pm with the walk commencing soon after. Cost to ’Walk the Lake for RDA’ will be $5 per person.
“Once again Wagga Mutual has been a great supporter of the event, helping us out with promotional activities, event management, volunteers on the ground and catering in form the of one of their famous sausage sizzles, for a gold coin donation, with water and soft drinks available to purchase,” said Ms Amery.
Wagga Mutual Regional Manager Andrew Toole says Wagga Mutual was committed to helping Riding for the Disabled raise the additional funds to purchase this much-needed vehicle for their clients.
“We hope the entire community comes out for this event. We are encouraging team entries as well as individuals, and anyone who dresses up festively is in the running to win a prize. A leisurely walk around the lake this close to Christmas will be a magical event - who knows, we might even see Santa on the night.“
For further information on the ‘Wagga Mutual Walk the Lake for RDA’ event, please contact Wagga Mutual Credit Union’s Community Membership Co-ordinator Karen Garrod on 6923 4057.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CPS AUSTRALIA GROUP
Two-time winner of Money magazine’s Credit Union of the Year award (2012, 2008) and winner of the Mozo People’s Choice Award for Best Credit Union (2012) the Community CPS Australia Group is one of the largest customer owned financial institutions in Australia, with assets under management approaching $4 billion. The credit union employs 598 staff across 48 branches, servicing more than 184,000 members. Community CPS is located in South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and operates as Wagga Mutual Credit Union in Wagga Wagga, Companion Credit Union in the Hunter Valley and United Community Credit Union in Western Australia. Community CPS was also named Money magazine’s Best Credit Union in 2005.
The Group comprises activities in banking, the community (through the Community CPS Foundation) and professional services (wealth management, tax and accounting services via Eastwoods). For more information visit www.communitycps.com.au