28 June 2012
Tarong and Tarong North power stations raised almost $4000 for the Cancer Council Australia yesterday with an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” function.
And the good news is, Stanwell Corporation, which owns the Tarong power stations, will match the funds raised dollar-for-dollar.
Stanwell Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard Van Breda, who attended the fundraising event at Tarong Power Station, said he was proud to see so many employees supporting the event.
“This year was especially pleasing because so many employees donated items to be auctioned, including home-baked goods and gift hampers,” Mr Van Breda said.
“Our fundraising efforts will support the Cancer Council’s vital work in cancer research, prevention and support.
“Every one of us, in some way, has experienced or known someone affected by cancer.”
The $3962 raised was a combination of proceeds from an auction, the sale of souvenir mugs, raffles and gold coin donations.
Several local businesses generously donated items for the raffles and gift hampers. These included Haymans Electrical, Airds Hardware, Bunya Quality Sausages, Maidenwell Hotel, Huston Ford and Kingaroy Camping and Canvas.
Biggest Morning Tea events were also held at Stanwell’s other sites across the State this month.
Mr Van Breda said overall the corporation hoped to raise more than $20,000 for the Cancer Council Australia from this month’s Biggest Morning Tea events.
