THE winners of a Mother’s Day raffle have been announced, with three fortunate locals taking home beautifully curated baskets of delights donated by businesses in Clarence Town and Dungog.
The successful fundraiser was held to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Dungog Shire Community Centre (DSCC).
Dedicated volunteer Laurel McBriarty spearheaded the initiative, with support from fellow volunteer Min Boorer.
The pair attended local markets to sell tickets, and their efforts paid off, with over 400 tickets sold and $800 raised to help sponsor more babies in the literacy program.
DSCC President Carol Skafte-Zauss expressed her gratitude for the community’s generosity.
“I would like to thank Laurel for the wonderful job she did and to all the businesses involved who supported us so generously and to all the community members who purchased tickets for this great initiative in our Shire.”
The funds raised will contribute to the ongoing mission of the Imagination Library, which provides free, age-appropriate books to young children, fostering a love of reading from an early age.
By Shannon BENTON
