Business Helping Hands raised much need funds for local charities!

While we are constantly reading reports of companies tightening their corporate belts it is refreshing to witness a generous display of corporate consciousness and generosity. Local businesses and Golf Day event sponsors Richardson & Wrench Merrylands and Telstra Carlingford joined Parramatta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 7^th July to present cheques to 2 local charities.

The monies were raised at the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce’s major Charity fund raising event the “Business Helping Hands Charity Golf Day”.

It was a welcome break from the office as over 80 golfers and non golfers alike joined together to raise over $7000.00 for worthy charities.

The Chamber, although focused on the health and prosperity of the business community has a long history of charitable support. For the past 13 years the Chamber has held the Golf Day to assist local charities in the Parramatta area.

This year the major recipients were TAD NSW and SEE Foundation who received $2550.00 and $2000.00 respectively at the Chamber’s monthly Business After Five held at the Meat and Wine Co last week.

The remainder of the funds raised have been retained by the Chamber to distribute to other worthy local charities throughout the year as and when the need arises.

Chamber President, Trevor Oldfield said “Successful days such as this do not just happen without a huge effort and a special note of thanks goes to Lorraine Baker and her husband Malcolm from Finesse Finance, our Executive officer Paula Roden along with their dedicated team of helpers. Their organisation, sleepless nights and timeless effort in bringing this event to reality is much appreciated.

Thank you also to our Auctioneer, Mr. Tony Roumanos from Ray White Bankstown who conducted a very humorous, entertaining and most importantly, successful auction.  Of course a special thanks must go to our Event Sponsors – Richardson & Wrench Merrylands and Telstra Carlingford, the various hole sponsors and our generous donors. This event not only raises valuable funds for local charities but offers a great opportunity for networking and some much deserved time out during what many see as a difficult time.