THE Nambucca Valley community turned out in force to support the BowraMacksville Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries (UHA) on Saturday night, raising vital funds for the Macksville Hospital in a hotly contested evening of trivia at the Island Golf Club.
Hosted by much-loved local quizmaster Courtney Bannan, the trivia night brought together over a dozen teams from across the region.
From service clubs to community groups, the evening showcased the willingness of the community to get behind a great cause through a blend of fun, generosity, and fierce competition.
After six rounds of diverse and challenging questions, it was the sharp minds of U3A Nambucca Valley who claimed victory, taking home a haul of impressive prizes and the evening’s bragging rights.
We’re Here – In the Nambucca Valley team captain Jim Cameron OAM praised the strong community turnout.
“It is typical of this great community to turn out in big numbers and get behind the UHA who, as their donation figures show, are one of the hardest working Hospital Auxiliaries in the state,” Mr Cameron told News Of The Area.
The combination of the trivia competition and raffles raised more than $2,500 on the night.
Every dollar will go directly towards purchasing vital medical equipment for Macksville Hospital in a continuation of the UHA’s remarkable contribution of over $309,538.75 in new equipment over the past three years alone.
The BowraMacksville UHA demonstrated the power of community-driven fundraising by showing that a little friendly rivalry can have a big impact when it comes to supporting local healthcare.
By Mick BIRTLES
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