Ann Sudmalis (Gilmore, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

From last Friday to Sunday in Gilmore, we fundraised and celebrated. Firstly, the Country Women's Association of Milton District celebrated 70 years. I thank Sandy Aureli and all the committee for their hard work in our community. I hosted village visits in Ulladulla and 'Politics in the Pub' at the Marlin Hotel—thanks, Jared, for looking after us.

On Saturday, I witnessed the Huskisson Walk4BrainCancer in memory of a beautiful local hero, Lachlan Thoroughgood. Congratulations to his mum, Leanne, and to Kids Korner for organising the walk, even in the rain, and for raising more than $9,000. Nowra Hill Public School celebrated their 150-year anniversary and hundreds attended their fair and colour run. There were games, petting zoos and all sorts of things, but the most important was dunking Mr Parrish! I did face painting with the magnificent McDonald's South Nowra crew to raise money for McHappy Day. They had a tutu theme—I didn't wear one! They were joined by the local radio station, 94.9 Power FM. Thanks to all the team for helping our community in every single way.

Saturday night was the traditional cancer fundraiser Light the Night at the Sussex Inlet RSL Club. The event is held every year to support the Leukaemia Foundation and sufferers of cancer and their carers. The room was filled with pink wigs and costumes—I did wear a pink wig! Well done to Wilga Crehan and the Cancer Support Group for a great night, and thank you to Todd, as always, for being the emcee.

Finally, on Sunday, we celebrated the commissioning of the Rex Pymble rescue vessel to honour Rex after 12,500 days of service in Marine Rescue NSW— (Time expired)

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