Councillor Nathan Furry and mental health advocate Elizabeth Veasey hosted a successful R U OK? Day fundraiser and awareness night at the Golf Club on September 16.
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How much was raised?
The inaugural event, which included trivia and dinner, has raised more than $1600 (excluding ticket sales) from the auction and donations on the night.
Who dropped by?
As well as the organisers, councillor Mike Reid and Deputy State Premier John Barilaro attended. Mr Barilaro agreed to auction off dinner at his house. He will be making his famous lasagna.
Lachlan Butler, representing the Rotaract and Interact clubs, also donated a large amount to the R U OK? organisation.
Who else supports R U OK? Day
The fundraiser night came after the Yass Pharmacy and Yass Valley cafes raised nearly $800 on Thursday, September 14 for the R U OK? organisation.
