Charity is not just clowning around

Contributed by Roz White

It’s not every day that an entire community joins forces to support a common cause, but on June 23, every single business in Mooloolah dug deep for Mix FM’s Give Me 5 campaign. Some 30 businesses from across Mootown donated time, raffle gifts and vouchers as part of ‘Dollar Day’ – a day totally dedicated to raising funds to support child health services on the Sunshine Coast.

 This year, Dollar Day was bigger than ever before. IGA Mooloolah was the lucky winner of a live broadcast with the team at Mix FM, and the local community showed up in force.

With special appearances from Sunshine Coast University Hospital Clown Doctors (and a rather authentic looking Austin Powers), the community BBQ working overtime, and clown and doctor dress ups as far as the eyes could see, it was a morning to remember for the IGA crew and community alike.

 White’s IGA Mooloolah’s Give Me 5 fundraising efforts will continue for the rest of June with merchandise and raffle tickets available to buy in store. The mega raffle, which includes prizes donated by every business in Mooloolah, will be drawn at the end of the month.