(by Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly, April 19, 2022)
The generosity of the Lower Hunter will result in more than 100 bags of school supplies making their way to the Northern Rivers.
After witnessing the devastating floods of 2022 throughout the region, the founders of The Backpack Venture put a call out to the community to help collect items for families in the Greater Lismore area.
And, the team at LJ Hooker Cessnock – led by Bryce and Mellissa Gibson – answered the SOS.
The pair lent their premises as a drop-off point for donations, as well as rallying support from local residents for the worthy cause.
“Mellissa and I recently assisted The Backpack Venture with their back-to-school drive in January, so we didn’t think twice about helping out again,” Mr Gibson said.
“Especially, after seeing the utter devastation caused by the floods.”
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The pair lent their premises as a drop-off point for donations, as well as rallying support from local residents for the worthy cause.
“Mellissa and I recently assisted The Backpack Venture with their back-to-school drive in January, so we didn’t think twice about helping out again,” Mr Gibson said.
“Especially, after seeing the utter devastation caused by the floods.”
But…
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“Especially, after seeing the utter devastation caused by the floods.”
But…
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