A few weeks ago we shared a story on 15 local Gladstone kids selected to compete in the Matt Fiddes National Championships on the 17th of September. The martial arts competition took place on the Sunshine Coast and the team were still working towards their fund raising goals and looking for sponsors.
The team needed to raise $7500 to cover entry costs, accommodation, first aid supplies, general food and travel expenses. After a lot of fundraising activities and some help from local businesses, the team were able to make it to the national competition.
Team fundraiser Andrea Asher said “We had some businesses kindly sponsor the group, we did fall a little short however have a Thermomix Raffle is now happening with $20 per ticket and only 200 tickets to be sold. Once this is sold the families will be able to be reimbursed the travel expenses.”
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