Marine Rescue Central Coast has received a very generous donation of $25,000 from Wyoming’s favourite watering hole, The Grange Hotel.
The donation was made on behalf of the Trevor and Joy Hill Foundation and the hotel, which has been a part of the Wyoming community for more than 50 years.
Trevor and Joy Hill moved to the Central Coast after the Second World War when they purchased a large orchard and heritage home at Wyoming which was known as The Grange.
They built The Grange Hotel, which is still family owned, in 1972 and then moved to Point Fredrick until their passing.
Family spokesperson Ainslie Hill said that Trevor and Joy were always big supporters of all things local and this was the family’s way to honour their legacy – by giving back and supporting local charities which have volunteered, impacted or inspired the community.
“I hope the funds are beneficial to you and your team and assists with the amazing work you do,” she said.
Marine Rescue Central Coast (MRCC) Unit Commander Ian Morrow thanked the Hill Foundation for the unexpected support.
“The donation is in recognition of the contribution we all make to the local boating community and was in some part due to our fundraising presence through the Christmas raffle,” he said.
“A big thank you to all and especially to Ainslie Hill, the Trevor and Joy Hill Foundation and The Grange Hotel.”