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Retiree’s fundraising efforts ‘vital’ RETIRED Bonbeach resident Murray Elliott is doing his part to fund research into motor neurone disease by selling raffle tickets. Elliott has been selling raffle tickets to raise money for MND research for around seven years. He estimates he has raised $9000 in that time. Elliott said he was inspired to make a difference after a friend was diagnosed with MND. “80 percent of the people that I talk to have got knowledge of somebody in their family or have a friendship with someone that has MND. They tell me they would love to give support,” he said. “This research is just such a vital thing to give money towards. [Researchers] have tried to do something about this, and tried to find something for it, but we don’t know enough about it.” Elliott heads down to Woolworths Chelsea most days to sell raffle tickets. The supermarket often donates hot chickens for the cause. “I can’t thank Woolworths enough - they do so much,” he said. 72-year-old Elliott is a resident of Calvary Bonbeach Residential Aged Care.
Local students Molly Duncan and Max Pollard will sing at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular in September. Hannah Dimic (inset) features as a dancer. Pictures: Supplied
Students set for show-stopping display A PATTERSON River Secondary College student is getting ready to perform at this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular at John Cain Arena. The school showcase features some of the most talented performing arts students in the state. Patterson River Secondary College student Molly Duncan is part of the Victorian State Schools Choir. Two students from Elisabeth Murdoch College will also feature - Max Pollard and Gus Morrison will perform as a backing vocalist and trumpet player respectively. McClelland Secondary College student Hannah Dimic will be a principal dancer. Dimic said that performance “ben-
MURRAY Elliott at his fundraising booth with Jay Simmance from MND Victoria and Kelsey Smith from Woolworths. Picture: Gary Sissons
efits me in multiple ways, such as feeling fit and healthy, and being able to express music that I love in another way.” “I love the excitement of production week in the arena and watching the show come together,” Dimic said. This year’s show is titled Happy Travels. Creative director Neill Gladwin said “this year’s show will be nothing short of special, offering our wonderfully talented students the tremendous opportunity to perform in front of an audience of thousands.” The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular takes place at John Cain Arena at 1pm and 6.30pm on 9 September. For tickets visit ticketek.com. au/spectacular
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