May 13, 2013
Ergon Energy customer donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service have reached an amazing $7 million.
The donations have been made by regional Queenslanders via their power bills over the past 13 years.
Regional breakdown by number of customers making a pledge to the RFDS (as at April, 2013).
- Far North Queensland 18,003
- North Queensland 21,365
- Central Queensland 20,114
- Mackay 11,496
- Wide Bay (which includes South Burnett) 19,492
- South West Queensland 18,746
Ergon Energy Chief Executive Ian McLeod congratulated donors for their inspirational demonstration of community spirit towards a vital and worthy cause.
“Our customers have maintained an extraordinary level of generosity which results in about $800,000 raised each year,” Mr McLeod said.
“Ergon is committed to its community partnership with the RFDS by providing the means for customers to show their support which is vital to keeping the Flying Doctor flying.”
Through the scheme customers can contribute via regular donations through their quarterly bill, or make larger one-off donations if they wish.
“Ergon employees have also played a fantastic role in the fundraising effort via their payroll deductions. We’re all very proud to continue to support the great work of the RFDS,” Mr McLeod said.
For more information about Ergon Energy’s voluntary donation scheme phone 13-10-46.
