The Droughtrunners Report May 2020
Like all other businesses, we have slowed to a crawl due to restrictions with Covid-19.
Firstly a big thank you to all the shops that were collecting for us, until I pulled most of the tins out as I didn’t think it fair to accept donations in the current economic climate.
The same with the IGAs, thank you for all your collecting until we stopped.
We can still accept non-perishable goods at our house or shed if anyone still wants to donate. The Bank of Queensland in Mary Street, Gympie, will also accept any money donations.
We will continue to send funds in the form of vouchers to Centacare Longreach, the Corryong fire area, and we are even helping local people in need at present.
So to everyone that donated to our collection points, a BIG thank you!
For large donations received, many thanks to Wayne Kerle in Tin Can Bay, The Metcash Community Chest through our IGA, The Surf Club for bottle collections and the Shell Servo for a wonderful donation of oil to the farmers.
Many areas of the country have now had wonderful rains, but the drought doesn’t just stop. It will be years before most farmers put money in the bank.
Many cannot afford stock and a lot will have to sell or walk. I do know of two farming families that have holidayed here in March and when the lockdown is over you will see many more from out west.
We have sent nearly half a million dollars in aid out west and I am sure Western Queensland families will start holidaying here again.
Thank you all and stay safe.
Tony Stewart, Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners, 0408 767 930
