LOCAL businesses rallied behind Tuesday’s Bravehearts charity race day, generously sponsoring each of the seven races.
Naming rights were snapped up, resulting in the Coolcene Air Maiden, Dittos Keep Safe Adventure Shows Maiden, Divine Experiences Country Plate, Stone Real Estate Handicap, Port Macquarie Golf Club Maiden Plate, Seasalt and Rocksalt at The Marina Handicap and The Witchy Nook Class 1 Handicap.
“We were so thrilled that local businesses put their hands in their pockets to support The Bravehearts cause,” Jenny Watts, president of Bravehearts Port Macquarie told News Of The Area.
Bravehearts is an Australian child protection organisation, solely dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
Ditto is the Bravehearts mascot and was on hand to see Tickle Me Pink take out the race named after him.
The cleverly named filly is owned by a syndicate of 18 women.
One of the co-owners, Irene Balkema, was on hand to accept the winner’s sash.
The Braveheart committee fitted out the function room for the fundraiser, ensuring everything ran smoothly, with the day said to be a huge success.
Jenny added, “If we just save one child, it’s all worth it.”
By Bill HARROW
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