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AFL Youth Clinic / 19 Feb 2023

We are excited to announce a Community Event involving UTS Bats, Terrigal-Avoca Panthers and Central Coast Kids in Need. The Event will by led by Ex-Swans Player and Head Coach of the UTS Bats, Kevin Dyson.

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Vote for Lorraine in Westfield Local Heroes

Lorraine has had the privilege of being nominated for the Westfield Local Hero’s by local artist Grant Molony. Voting commences on Tuesday 10th August and ends 30th August 2021.

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Shelly Beach Ladies Golf Charity Day

Central Coast Kids in Need were invited to attend Shelly Beach Ladies Golf Charity Day on Wednesday 21 April 2021.

On the day they raised $8,000 for CCKIN with raffles and auctions.

In all the years of attending functions, we have never seen one like it. The amount of prizes was outstanding.

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Bendigo Bank $16,000 Local Grant

Central Coast Kids in Need were the recent recipients of a very generous grant of $16,000 from East Gosford-Lisarow-Kincumber, Wyong and Ettalong Branches of the Bendigo Bank.

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Award and Volunteers ‘Thank you’ Luncheon

Central Coast Kids in Need were invited to a Volunteers Thank You Luncheon in February, 2021. The event was held at Wamberal Surf Club, hosted by ‘Member for Terrigal’ and ‘Parliamentary Secretary’ Adam Crouch, with special guest ‘The Premier’ Gladys Berejikllan. 

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Our thanks to ‘Friends of the Creek’

We are saddened to hear that Friends of the Creek are winding down and there will be no more Charity Bike Rides. Since 2016, this amazing group of community minded people have worked tirelessly with passion and commitment to raise $90,000 for CCKIN, to assist families of seriously ill children here on the Central Coast.

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Authors generous donation

Local children’s author and storyteller, Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson has kindly donated 65 copies of each of her books: ‘The Fairy that Sneezed’ set in Wyabolong National Park and ‘The Elf that Could Fly’ set in Katandra Reserve, on the Central Coast.

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Rotary Club of The Entrance

On 23 February 2021, Rotary Club of The Entrance held a draw for their Community Raffle. Over 40 Clubs and Organisations took part in selling tickets for the event. A big thank you to all the Sponsors who donated prizes.

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Our thanks and appreciation to our local community

Our thanks and appreciation go to the following individuals who have placed ‘Wishing Trees’ in their establishment, to collect gifts for Central Coast Kids in Need, to deliver to families on our books.

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Meeting with Adam Crouch, MP

On Monday 24 August 2020, both Loz and Rhonda from Central Coast Kids in Need, were invited to attend a meeting with Parliamentary Secretary/Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch. 

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Australia wide response to ‘Toby’s gift’

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to Central Coast Kids in Need either through Toby’s gift Gofundme or direct to Central Coast Kids in Need, after the segment on A Current Affair.

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