A charity bowling day hosted by Ettalong Bowling Club on Sunday, September 29 raised $3,900 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Even though the day was showery a large group of bowlers from Ettalong and Pearl Beach, members from the Central Coast Guide Dogs Support Group as well as a team from Guide Dogs Head Office, enjoyed a fun-filled morning of exciting and competitive bowls.
For many it was their first time on a green with a bowling ball.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provides quality and customised orientation and mobility for people with impaired vision including the provision and training of guide dogs.
They also provide a state-of-the-art eye imaging service to the general public. Services are provided at no cost to the client.
The Central Coast Support Group, which formed in 1983, has held many fundraising stalls at shopping centres and share their experiences with visitors how the Guide Dogs organisation provides services to help people with low vision and blindness.
In addition to raising vital funds, the group is actively involved in community education and awareness campaigns including International Guide Dog Day and White Cane Day.
During the charity bowls day friends and visitors generously supported the auction of a gift box donated by Umina Flowers & Gifts as well as raffle prizes donated by local businesses.
The next fundraising stalls will be on Thursday, October 17 at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, and Thursday, November 14 at Erina Fair near the Shaver Shop.
For more information go to: www.guidedogs.com.au