NSW member for Murray Helen Dalton was in it to win it when the Can Assist Yabby Races started up at the Ute Muster.
A crowd favourite at this year’s Deni Ute Muster has delivered a major boost for local cancer support, with Can Assist Deniliquin raising an impressive $24,000 through yabby races.
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The result was celebrated by the local volunteer organisation this week, with members thanking the community, sponsors and supporters who helped make the event a success despite challenging wet and muddy conditions.
Volunteers say the fundraiser would make a significant difference to local families facing cancer treatment.
Every dollar raised by the branch stays within the community, helping residents meet the financial challenges often associated with treatment, including travel, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Last financial year alone, Can Assist Deniliquin provided about $100,000 in support to local cancer patients.
Deniliquin Can Assist volunteers Ali Macdonald, Liz Whykes, Colleen Henderson and Pip Whykes with NSW member for Murray Helen Dalton.
The $24,000 raised at the Muster will help continue that work.
The organisation paid tribute to the Deni Ute Muster for once again selecting Can Assist Deniliquin as one of its supported charities and acknowledged the many businesses and individuals who contributed to the event's success - particularly Wild Harvest Yabbies, and auctioneers Geoff McCallum and Jason Andrews who helped drive fundraising throughout the day.
If you would like to support Deniliquin Can Assist, donate at https://canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/donate/ or register to host your own fundraiser at canassist.org.au/get-involved/fundraise/.
• If you or someone you know needs support from Deniliquin Can Assist, call 0455 097 676 or email deniliquin@canassist.org.au.
Through raffles and bidding on yabbies, more than $20,000 was raised to support families affected by cancer.
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