VICTORIAN BUSH FIRE APPEAL -Raffle

The tragic loss of life and property caused by Victorian Bush-Fire of 7 February 2009 will be long felt by the people in the state of Victoria, and in Australia generally.

Much has been written about the fire-storm that swept across tinder-dry hills (which months before were verdant green) as the temperature reached a staggering 46.5C (116F).

Hard on the heels of this devastation was a mighty rush to render support in every imaginable form. It categorised the inherent caring nature of a people born to a harsh environment.

I felt it was incumbent of me as a migrant from Sri Lanka as an act of gratitude for all the opportunities this land had given me to 'do my bit'. Consequently I put in motion a 'Raffle' which one of my very special Quilts was The Prize. Tickets were sold through a wide network of friends and relatives.

We raised $1790-00, and, had previously ear-marked the entire proceeds to go to a Major Relief Organisation operating in those districts. Robyn Nelson , was the very lucky winner, and as luck would have it she was in attendance. In appreciation of their support Devonshire Tea was provided to the many who attended the Draw on that sunny Sunday afternoon.

Feel free to visit the Flickr Link for Photographs of the event.