Coota Restorers Car Club Donates $2,000 To Can Assist Cootamundra

John McEvoy (RDA), Paul Braybrooks President CRCC, Colleen Flynn (CanAssist), Olwen Smith (RDA).

At their recent July AGM, the Cootamundra Restorers Car Club (CRCC) invited representatives from Can Assist and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) as guests. The representatives were then given donations of $2000 each from Car Club President, Paul Braybrooks.

Can Assist, represented by Colleen Flynn, and the RDA, represented by Olwen Smith and John McEvoy, are both organisations that are run by volunteers who work tireless to improve the lives of people within and surrounding the Cootamundra community.

The guests gave a short talk to the members present, and highlighted the important role they play within the Cootamundra community.

While the need for donations was expressed by each organisation, severe gratitude was expressed by both, as well as appreciation of the Car Club’s donation.

Colleen Flynn spoke about the work done by their tireless volunteers, which has served more than 600 residents of Cootamundra, Stockinbingal and Bethungra for 40 years.

Cancer Council reports there are more than 170,000 new diagnoses each year, with one third of all diagnoses from NSW (31,000 men and 26,000 women).

Can Assist (unique to NSW) has 50 branches across the state, and Colleen said the organisation relies on clients contacting them first. This, Colleen said, is because not everyone is looking for assistance.

Outgoing expenses, she said, varies from $2000 to $10,000 per month. These statistics are dependent on needs, transport assistance (with particular mention of the rising fuel prices), pharmacy needs and support.

August 20, 2026

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