Red Cross Run

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The annual Red Cross Fun Run along Kiama’s coast is returning for its ninth year.

The event raises upwards of $7,000 for the organisation that assists with disasters across the nation like bushfires, floods and storm events as well as major international disasters.

“You may see Red Cross on television helping when a disaster hits,” President of Kiama Red Cross and organiser of the event Judi O’Brien says.

“But the Red Cross also helps in programs locally such as ringing vulnerable people and making sure of their welfare, helping young parents who are struggling to cope in our tight financial situations and so much more.”

The fun run/walk is accessible to everyone, even

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dogs, with three courses: a 21.1km for serious runners ($50); and a 5km and 9km ($20/$10 children) for runners and walkers – all along Kiama’s Coastal Walk.

A new addition to this year’s event is a virtual fun run which gives people a chance to support the cause if they can’t make it on the day.

Sunday 11 June

For details of start times and locations go to shorturl.at/ qCHSZ Register online before 9 June or on the day with cash.

Thousands of books, DVDs, CDs and games will be on offer all for $2 or less over the June long weekend. The event is a joint fundraiser for local charities Homestead of Hope (which helps the homeless and marginalised in the community) and the Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education (which supports the Kiama High School SRE Ministry).

The event had great success last year pulling in a total of $7,000. Plants, cakes and craft will also be available on the day with coffee, tea and the obligatory sausage sizzle.

10-12 June, Ss Peter & Paul Church Hall, 9-4pm

Art for the Red Cross

Local artist and Gerringong Red Cross Member, Yvonne Clough, is holding an exhibition of her work, with 30 per cent of every sale going to Red Cross.

Many of Yvonne’s paintings feature magpies which, she says, are her favourite birds. A painting will be raffled and tickets are on sale on the day.

Gerringong Red Cross raises money to assist the vulnerable, those people falling through the gaps and those experiencing homelessness and loneliness. Such a worthwhile cause, so come and buy a painting to support this group.

Saturday 10 June, Gerringong RSL Hall, Belinda Street, 9.30am to 4pm.