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peter Smith leads Strathfield Red Shield by Mitchell Jordan
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trathfield Rotarian Peter Smith and his dedicated troop of local students have been keeping the Red Shield Appeal in the black with their tireless door-knocking and this year is no exception. On May 20, Mr Smith and students from across the inner-west will once again hit the streets – and homes – in the Strathfield area to raise money for the annual Salvation Army event. But they need your help. Approximately 60 volunteers are needed to take students to and from their designated collection area within the Strathfield Council municipality on the Sunday morning. Mr Smith anticipates it would take two to three hours. This year marks Mr Smith’s 11th year. As chairman of the Strathfield branch of the appeal and a former Rotary president, he believes that helping charities and those in need is something that everyone can – and should – get involved in. “It’s great to see such
community spirit,” said Mr Smith, who last year lead the charity to a record-breaking figure of over $27,000 in Strathfield. “Multiply that by 77 councils across New South Wales and you’ve got a sizeable sum that can really make a difference.” According to Mr Smith, the appeal’s strongest support comes from Homebush Boy’s High, which sends approximately 200 volunteers each year, along with 100 from Strathfield Girl’s High. “I’ve been very impressed with all the students’ attitudes; there is absolutely no reluctance from any of them,” he said. Giving up their Sunday morning once a year also teaches the students a lesson that they cannot learn in the classroom. “It’s very important for students to be involved in a community project like this,” Mr Smith said. “The Red Shield Appeal helps to raise money for people who are not so well-off and a lot of students can identify with kids living on the streets. They also get to work in a team and it’s a feel-good thing. There are no losers – everyone benefits.” Give generously on Sunday May 20.
Photo: Lee McCluskey
Red Shield Appeal Zone Director Elwyn Grigg (left) with Peter Smith
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