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Volunteers have Christmas in the basket
Trish Bignall is joined by Bendigo Bank's Geoff Edwards and some of the other Sunshine Coast Basket Brigade volunteers It’s hard to believe Christmas is less than two months away. For most of us, it’s a time to spend with loved ones, but for some local families affording the basics at that time of year is also unbelievable let alone any gifts to put under the tree. In 2014, Trish Bignall decided it was time to spread a little Christmas cheer to local families by calling on her family and friends to form the Sunshine Coast branch of the Basket Brigade. It’s all built on a
simple notion: that one small act of generosity on the part of one caring person can transform the lives of hundreds. This year, it’s hoped more than 300 hampers will be delivered to families in need on the Sunshine Coast. Always keen for more volunteers, the Basket Brigade Committee is calling people to donate cash, gifts and any free time readers may have to make a difference this Christmas. Continued Page 3