Platinum Preschool recently presented a $10,000 donation to Coogee Lions Club in support of the Australian Lions Foundation National Disaster Appeal.
Dressed up as Lions Cubs, Platinum Preschool kids presented the $10,00 cheque to Coogee Lions Club President, Sari-Elle Kraemer last with Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker and Member for Coogee Marjorie O’Neil also gracing the ceremony.
Donations to the ALF National Disaster Appeal go directly to Lion Clubs in flood-affected communities. Platinum Preschool Owner Jo O’Brien said that the preschool is proud to be donating a “full day of fees” to the Appeal which also serves to set a good example to the kids.
“In addition to helping those impacted by the floods, this donation is also about setting a good example to the kids at Platinum through showing them the importance of helping others in times of need. When devastation occurs, we teach the children to look out for those who are helping and being kind. This reinforces our ethos of BE KIND and the values program we teach daily here in our centre” Ms O’Brien said.
Coogee Lions President Sari-Elle Kraemer in thanking the Platinum Preschool community said that every donation raised is directly sent to Lion Clubs on the ground that provides emergency relief in their community.
“That’s the benefit of an organisation like Lions – we have over 1200 clubs across Australia so when disaster strikes we can get funds sent quickly to those who need it most,” she said.
“At Coogee Lions, we know many people in our community are looking to help those affected by the catastrophic floods in QLD and NSW. Our volunteers have been out in the community shaking donation buckets and we are seeing such strong support and generosity from the local community. Thank you to all of the local businesses who have offered to have a donation box and to those like Platinum Preschool who are supporting the Australian Lions Foundation National Disaster Appeal,” says Sari-Elle.
To make a donation and support those affected by the floods, you may approach your local Lions Club or donate directly to the Australian Lions Foundation. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
About the Australian Lions Foundation
The Australian Lions Foundation is part of Lions Clubs International in Australia. Supported by 1,400 Lions Clubs within Australia, the Foundation provides financial support to individuals and organisations in the form of Emergency and Disaster Relief and Compassionate Grants for people in need.
The Australian Lions Foundation – Emergency Disaster Appeal fundraiser has so far raised $436,881.
