Christmas Raffle Highlights Community Spirit

In regions like the Burdekin, the smallest communities can have the biggest hearts, and the Kalamia State School community is proving that this Christmas.

The school’s P&C holds an annual Monster Christmas Raffle and, while organising donations from local businesses for the raffle, it became clear that there were families in the community who were in need.

“The people who would benefit from the hamper that we’re raffling off are those who can’t afford to buy the raffle tickets,” said parent Amie Griggs.

“The P&C got together and decided to do up some non-perishable hampers for anyone in need within the Burdekin community.

“Everything donated will go back to the community this year; nothing will be kept for future raffles or hampers.”

The P&C is currently accepting donations of non-perishables food items, gift vouchers, Christmas items, gifts or household items, personal hygiene items, toiletries and cleaning items.

The school is working with a Chaplain, Gwen, who is also involved in the Salvation Army and other community organisations and will direct the hampers where needed, although the school is also asking the community to let them know if they know of a family or persons that are in need this Christmas.

Donations can be taken to Kalamia State School, Burdekin Funerals or dropped to the P&C President Rebekah by texting 0419 040 040.

Rebekah will also pick up click & collect from Coles or Woolworths by prior arrangement.

Monster Christmas Raffle tickets will also be on sale and donations can be made in front of Woolworths on November 15, 16, 18, 22 and 28.

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Payton Stephenson, Claire Griggs and Clayton Griggs. Photo supplied