GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, SOLD: Just a few of the high value sporting items that have been donated to go under the hammer at the Eugowra Auction and Fundraiser Night being held next Friday, 3rd February at The Coachman Hotel Motel in Parkes.
Local Parkes resident, Michael Dumesny is pulling out all stops in his efforts to raise funds for the flood stricken Eugowra community, which he holds dear.
Michael has spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to support the Eugowra community following the devastating flood that destroyed the small town late last year.
Last year, in the early stages of recovery following the disaster, Michael initiated “Team Flood Relief” which raised cash donations of over $23,000. The money was used to buy goods that were directly donated to flood victims and to purchase gift cards that were passed on to the relevant government agencies to be distributed amongst the community.
Michael’s latest fundraising effort will be the Eugowra Auction and Fundraiser Night being held next Friday, 3rd February at The Coachman Hotel in Parkes.The auction will begin at 7.30pm sharp, please arrive early.
The auction will include 14 high value donations including highly collectable rugby league items, as well as a money can’t buy experience. Carlton United Breweries have donated two giant eskies for the raffle which will be filled with beer and there will be many other items coming in over the next week in the lead up to the event.
Michael is urging people to come along to help rally to raise as much as possible for the Eugowra community. “Dust off your cheque book, up the daily limit on your card and come ready to bid. Every item will be sold on the night with no reserve prices set,” said Michael.
Local businesses have also shown their support and vouchers have been donated by Cooke Park Cafe, Parkes Leagues Club, Parkes Services Club and Cambridge Hotel, to name a few.
Michael is extremely grateful for the support of the Coachman Hotel in organising the Eugowra Auction and Fundraiser Night.
“Tony and Terry from The Coachman Hotel have been a huge support of the event and have also donated items for the auction,” said Michael.
It is sure to be a great night out for the entire family. There will be lucky door prizes, a raffle and play equipment for the kids. The crowd will also be entertained on the night with live music by Greg Hush. Grab a meal, have a few drinks and enjoy the auction. There is accommodation available at the venue so please call Tony or Terry at The Coachman to make a booking.
Michael is encouraging people to show their support on the night by “wearing something Eugowra.” This may be a Eugowra Bowls shirt, footy guernsey or something black and gold, which are the colors of the local Eugowra Rugby League team.
“There will be many Eugowra residents and flood victims in attendance on the night, so please turn up and lets show some real fair dinkum support and have a great night.”
There is still one week until the Eugowra Auction and Fundraiser Night and donations are still being received. If you or your business would like to donate an item or a service to be auctioned on the night, please contact Michael directly via Facebook at www.facebook.com/michael.dumesny.1
The Forbes and Parkes Phoenix will post all the action from the evening across our Phoenix socials.