THE committee behind the Kristy Thomson Appeal has been overwhelmed by the response of the central Victorian community, but doesn't want people to stop reaching into their pockets just yet.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The fundraising efforts will culminate with a major auction at the Exchange on Friday night, and it's hoped the community will respond with gusto.
Committee spokesman Michael McKern said the ''community had responded better than we would have expected''.
"But we still need a little bit more to reach our target, so we are looking at a big turnout at the Exchange,'' he said.
The main auction will include:
A Beefeater BBQ; Shane Crawford signed shirt; YMCA membership, PT's, gym clothes; Limousine shopping trip; Cats signed jumper; Port Douglas X 5 nights; Bendigo Magazine ad; All Seasons accommodation X 4 nights; Hawthorn signed jumper; Footy Show tickets X 4; Saints signed jumper; Fernwood Fitness membership; Tigers signed jumper; Win TV advertising package and ...
Among the silent auction items are the following:
A 3BO Gold Coast holiday; Quarry Hill Café vouchers; Mandurang Valley Wine; Queens Arms meal vouchers; National Hotel meal vouchers; Rifle Brigade meal vouchers. WFI coles vouchers; Wine Bank accommodation; a BMW golf bag; Eaglehawk Bakery vouchers; Ruffell Jewellers ornament; Kangaroos signed jumper; Eagles signed jumper; Demons signed jumper; prints; Essential Photography vouchers; Unposed Kids photography vouchers.
Friday night's event will run from 5pm until 7.30pm
