Casino Truck Show success bolsters community organisations

THE record-breaking success of the 2023 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show will fow onto important community organisations.

More than 600 trucks and 14,000 people flled the streets of Casino on Saturday 5 August, and as a recognition of the event’s success, Casino TruckShow will make three charitable donations.

As the offcial charity partner, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will receive a $5000 donation. In addition, the Casino Truck Show will donate $2500 to Jumbunna Community Preschool and Early Intervention Centre and $2500 to the Casino Community Kitchen.

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Organising Committee coordinator Darren

Goodwin said the trucking industry was a massive champion of regional communities and was proud its support of the Casino Truck Show could further assist the local area.

“These organisations are integral parts of the local community, and we are proud to give these much-needed funds so they can continue their vital work,” Mr Goodwin said.

Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said the goodwill generated from the Casino Truck Show was immeasurable and was pleased it continued to fow through to the community.

“The day brought an estimated $1.7 million in business to our area, and I am proud we are also able to contribute to the continued operation and well-being of these local organisations,” Cr Mustow said.

“We can’t wait for next year’s event and continue on the legacy of what is now the biggest truck show in the southern hemisphere.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides emergency aeromedical services to 1.5 million people across Northern NSW, with experienced crews on call 24/7 as a vital link in the NSW emergency care chain.

Jumbunna Community Preschool and Early Intervention Centre started as a small community preschool and has grown into a centre providing a range of services for local children and families. It

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is the specialised early childhood intervention service for the majority of the Richmond Valley and Kyogle local government areas.

The Casino Community Kitchen is volunteer-run and opens every Friday at the old Casino Bowling Club site to provide takeaway meals and soups to those in need.

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