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Read the full storyThe Ingham Palliative Care Group received a substantial donation this week thanks to the broader community and one kind local man who selflessly decided to pay it forward.
During the flooding event Halifax local Jason Valastro travelled into Ingham via helicopter every day for work at a local retail store.
This enormous commitment to work did not go unnoticed by the local community with many personally donating money to Jason to help with any additional costs he incurred during this time.
Jason appreciated the kind donations but, instead of putting it in his back pocket, this kind man decided to pass the money forward, donating instead to another worthwhile charity.
Jason has donated the funds, $515.05, to Ingham Palliative Care.
“I believe it's a good cause,” explained Jason.
Juliene Collins accepted the money on behalf of her daughter Tammy. Along with others, the pair actively fundraise for Ingham Palliative Care and ensure every dollar is put towards helping those suffering in the community.
“Thank you, Jason, for your kind donation. It's greatly appreciated and it will be put to very good use to our local Ingham Palliative Care,” she said.
"Just recently, palliative care have bought a bus, the Hurley Bus and my daughter, Tammy, and myself and our little crew have pledged to Palliative Care that we will keep fundraising to keep the Hurley Bus running."
The Hurley Bus has been running since December, and is used to transport frail and palliative pateinets to and from medical appointments. But the bus is not only to be used for medical appointments, it can be used for absolutely anything.
Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook said the gesture was a fantastic contribution and that Ingham Palliative Care do a great job in our region.
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