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Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children benefit - Local News - News - General - Hills News
THE Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children has received a cheque for $248,015 from The Pathfinders Auxiliary.
The committee, which is a voluntary fund-raising committee supported by Qantas, has raised nearly $6 million for the institute since 1967.
Pathfinders president Louise Flitcroft Paisley said the auxiliary was proud of its fund-raising efforts this year.
"The group is made up of Qantas staff from across the organisation and some former Qantas people," Ms Flitcroft Paisley said.
"We put on a variety of fund-raising events throughout the year including a charity flight and a revue.
"We have a lot of fun putting on our events.
"The RIDBC helps us where they can and keeps us updated on what is happening at the Institute.
"We are so proud that the group continues to raise money for this charity, which does such wonderful work."
The institute's chief executive, John Berryman, said the "tireless efforts" of the volunteers made a difference in the lives of children who are deaf or blind.
"In their first year, the group raised $600," Mr Berryman said. "To have now almost reached the $6 million mark is an extraordinary effort and one for which we at RIDBC are most grateful."
The institute provides vital support to almost 1000 children with significant hearing and/or vision impairment and their families across Australia.
It relies heavily on fund-raising and community support to be able to continue to make a difference in children's lives.
THE Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children has received a cheque for $248,015 from The Pathfinders Auxiliary.
The committee, which is a voluntary fund-raising committee supported by Qantas, has raised nearly $6 million for the institute since 1967.
Pathfinders president Louise Flitcroft Paisley said the auxiliary was proud of its fund-raising efforts this year.
"The group is made up of Qantas staff from across the organisation and some former Qantas people," Ms Flitcroft Paisley said.
"We put on a variety of fund-raising events throughout the year including a charity flight and a revue.
"We have a lot of fun putting on our events.
"The RIDBC helps us where they can and keeps us updated on what is happening at the Institute.
"We are so proud that the group continues to raise money for this charity, which does such wonderful work."
The institute's chief executive, John Berryman, said the "tireless efforts" of the volunteers made a difference in the lives of children who are deaf or blind.
"In their first year, the group raised $600," Mr Berryman said. "To have now almost reached the $6 million mark is an extraordinary effort and one for which we at RIDBC are most grateful."
The institute provides vital support to almost 1000 children with significant hearing and/or vision impairment and their families across Australia.
It relies heavily on fund-raising and community support to be able to continue to make a difference in children's lives.