The team at Impact Gym, Erina, will hold a fundraising event on March 30 for team member Rhonda Richards, who has recently been diagnosed with a high-grade aggressive bone cancer.
Rally for Ronnie will take place at Joker and Thief at Erina from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and will feature live music, raffles and a lucky door prize.
“Ronnie is a much-loved member of our community and we are rallying together to help ease some of the financial pressure for her and her family during this challenging time,” spokesperson Cayla Blanch said.
“We have incredible support from the community and local businesses have donated more than 70 prizes.”
Blanch said the $30 admission price would go directly to Ronnie and her family.
The team has also set up a Gofundme page which has attracted just over $23,000 in donations to date.
The page says the cancer was discovered after Ronnie suffered a collarbone and back injury.
“When you first meet Ronnie it’s impossible not to fall in love with her warm, beautiful and caring nature,” the page says.
“She truly is one of the most selfless human beings and instantly feels like family.
“Ronnie absolutely adores her Impact children, families and fellow team members and would do anything to help anyone.
“It is now our time to help her.
“Ronnie has an extremely tough road ahead of her and has begun immediate treatment.
“Understandably Ronnie is unable to work during this time and we would love to be able to take some of the financial pressure off her husband Wal and her children.”
Donations will go towards costs including medical bills, meals, cleaning and other comforts she and her family may need.
To donate search ‘Ronnie’ on the gofundme website.
A link for tickets for the March 30 fundraiser is on the Impact Gym Erina Facebook page.
Source:
Media release, Mar 23
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