A fitness challenge has added another boost to The Examiner’s Empty Stocking Appeal, with a donation of $1450 received from mobile business Fit ‘n’ Kicking.
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All of the money raised was the result of the annual Mount Barrow Challenge, held on the last weekend of October.
Fit ‘n’ Kicking owner Meg Culhane said the business chooses a different charity to support each year and decided on the Empty Stocking Appeal because of its community focus.
“Every year we run the Mount Barrow Challenge and every year we pick a different charity that all of the money goes to,” she said.
“We wanted to make sure we kept it really local this year and know that the empty stocking appeal is far reaching.
“So it was a good one to pick this year.”
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The 14 kilometre challenge to the top of Mount Barrow is designed for walkers, joggers and sprinters of all fitness levels as a fun and inspiring event.
Mrs Culhane said the challenger also pays tribute to a former member of Fit ‘n’ Kicking, with participants raising a toast in-memoriam when they make it to the top.
The latest donation brings The Examiner one step closer to reaching the fundraising goal of $60,000 by December 25, with all proceeds of the appeal going to the St Vincent de Paul Society, the Launceston Benevolent Society, City Mission and the Salvation Army.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
There are many ways you can support the 109th Empty Stocking Appeal.
IN PERSON
Donations to can be made at Fairfax Media’s offices and at businesses displaying a Empty Stocking Appeal tin. You can also donate through tins at local businesses which carry the appeal logo.
ONLINE
To bank transfer please use the Empty Stocking account:
BSB: 035-822
Account number: 011443538
To use BPAY use the same account:
Biller number: 49429
Reference number: 01002111170014435384
SNAIL MAIL
Write to: The Examiner, 113 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, 7250.
The Empty Stocking Appeal will run from November 24 to late December.