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More than 50 campaigns are registered in the Big Give, central Victoria’s inaugural community giving event.
A quick glance at the Big Give website shows how much good people in our community are doing, or striving to achieve.
Some are seeking to help people with disabilities. Others are raising money to improve facilities.
Some of the larger not-for-profits are working towards creating or furthering programs.
All of the campaigns have something in common – they are projects the groups responsible need a bit of help to finance, and that are intended to have a positive impact on the community.
Fundraising for the Big Give started on Monday and culminates in a community giving day on September 1.
Registered organisations stand to win a share in a $30,000 prize pool on that day.
The Bendigo Advertiser is profiling some of the registered campaigns throughout the duration of the Big Give.
On Monday, we learnt about the Bealiba Pony Club’s plans for a disabled access ramp at their club rooms.
They are almost $200 into their $15,000 fundraising goal.
A ramp will make it easier for people with limited mobility to access the verandah, which they have difficulty doing at the moment because of a lack of alternatives to the stairs.
On Tuesday, we heard from two mothers, each of whom has two children with Niemann-Pick Type C, a rare and terminal disease.
They’re generally too busy raising support for the Australian NPC Disease Foundation to seek assistance for much else.
Their Big Give campaign is aimed at creating happy memories by funding a holiday for their children and families.
Next, the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative shared with us the story of the Koori Football and Netball Carnival.
More than 40 teams will participate in the event, which is expected to bring more than 5000 people to Bendigo.
Money raised will assist with the carnival’s running costs.
Take it from someone who’s been following the Big Give since its launch in April – it’s worth checking out the website.
Which causes resonate most with you, and what could you do to help?