Happy with their successful fundraiser - organisers Christine Russell, Warren Rose and Donna Rose.

Organisers of the Metal Detectors for Cambodia fundraiser, held recently (14th June) at Dunoon Community Hall , announced the day as a success with $2700.00 raised, enough for one metal detector associated de-mining equipment to assist Vietnam Veteran, Tony ‘Bomber’ Bower-Miles in his efforts to equip and train de-miners in Cambodia.
‘We were delighted to see the keen interest and support for this project,’ said Christine Russell, one of the organisers. ‘Bomber is currently in Cambodia training de-miners and this support will go a long way to helping remove some of the six million mines scattered across a country approximately the size of Tasmania.’
‘We want to stress however, that although we reached our targeted amount on the day, the need for funds is on-going,’ Christine added, ‘I hope others will be inspired by Bomber’s work and will look at ways to help him.’

Christine Russell with landmine fundraisers enjoying the delicious afternoon tea. 

Delighted with her first prize win, Dian with the silk embroidered bed spread from Cambodia. 

Jenna Somerville won a framed photo by photojournalist Martin Jacka. 

The day entailed a screening of the Australian Story “Bomber and Roy”, a talk by local resident Kerry Tolson who had recently visited the Landmine Museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia and a giant raffle draw of over twenty items including art works by renowned artists: Reg Gregor and Martin Jacka. The afternoon was topped off with a delicious afternoon tea baked and prepared by Donna Rose and David Russell.

Chris Southwell (centre) won the Lucky Door Prize of 2 paintings by Reg Gregor. Photographed with Reg and landmine speaker Kerry Tolson. 

The organizers of the fundraiser, Christine Russell and Warren Rose would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who sponsored the day: Southside Pharmacy, Big W Ballina, The Honeyman, Pirlos, Beaux Cheveu & Keryn Rose, BWS Lismore, The Chocolate Bar, Revolution Fitness, Michelle Mercer, the Hunt family, the Rose family, the Tolson family and Artists – Reg Gregor, Martin Jacka, and Kerry Harvey.
Winners of the Raffles: Ann Dowley, G. Pitman, Marcus, J. Somerville, P. Wilkins, Milly, Barbara Flynn, Anna, R. Gregor, M. Dunn, Faye, Wel, Gwen, Dian, NJC, B. McCall, K. Smart, Y. Novak, L. Taylor. K. Tolson, McGunnis. Winner of the lucky door prize was Chris Southwell.
To donate further to Landmine Clearing in Cambodia, donations can be sent to N.A Bower-Miles. 9 Edward St. Underwood. QLD 4119. Or contact Christine on 6689 5315.