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The stars of the Southern Highlands danced their way to a new GAPS car for the Southern Highlands.
The inaugural Stars of Southern Highlands Dance for Cancer was held on May 19.
Ten business people from across the Highlands learnt a routine with a trained dance partner and performed in front of an audience of 300 people at Mittagong RSL.
Each participant had a fundraising target of $2,500 for the Cancer Council, with the goal of purchasing a new GAPS car for the Southern Highlands.
The General and Practical Support (GAPS) program is a free service offered to all cancer patients in the Highlands.
It is made up of 15 volunteers who give up their time to drive patients to their treatment and appointments.
The service also offers home help but over the past 12 months, the need has mainly been for transport.
Cancer Council’s community relations coordinator Kelly Dinnerville said the event was an example of charity and community coming together.
This has made a huge difference for those fighting cancer in the Highlands
- Cancer Council’s community relations coordinator Kelly Dinnerville
“This will enable volunteers to carry out their tasks without having to use their own vehicles,” she said.
“This has made a huge difference for those fighting cancer in the Highlands.”
The money leftover from the car purchase will go to the Cancer Council NSW to fund cancer research and support.
Paul Lovell from Highlife Magazine was the highest fundraiser, with $3407.95.
Duncan Hill of Duncan Hill Property closely followed with $3299.70 while Sylvie Roberts from MicMac Boutique raised $3158.
Money was also raised through ticket sales, a silent auction, donation tins and raffles.