Members statements
Gippsland Drought Fun Run
Mr D O’BRIEN (Gippsland South) (09:35): We have many organisations doing wonderful things to support our farmers through the drought in Gippsland. I recently welcomed to Sale a convoy of hay trucks heading for East Gippsland as part of the Lions Need for Feed campaign, which was funded on this occasion by Freemasons Victoria. But while adults are doing their bit, one 11-year-old boy from Munro takes the cake. Alex Nicholls lives on a farm and has seen firsthand how the drought has affected his family and neighbours, so he decided to do something about it. Alex organised last Sunday’s Gippsland Drought Fun Run around Sale’s Lake Guthridge, with over 200 runners coming along to support him. Alex’s efforts. supported by local businesses and other volunteers, raised an incredible $7000 for the Heyfield Lions Club, which supports local farmers. Well done to Alex and his proud parents, Casey and Luke.