Orange Branch Autumn 2025-26 Highlights

Dan Whiteley and Helen Goodacre.

Dan lost his wife to cancer on the 28th of April, 2026 she was only 56 years old.  Dan and his family contacted me and said they would like to hold a fundraising event in memory of his wife Bec and repay our branch for the support given them during Bec’s cancer journey.  The event was held at their property and was supported by all their family and friends. We held a cake stall and provided tea and coffee for morning tea, the family held stalls with artwork, produce, craft, plants and held a silent auction. The total amount raised was $21,000 for Orange Branch.

Members Helen Goodacre, Suzanne Fisher, Kay Davis and Lyn Lampe serving beverages.

Helen Goodacre and Kay Pierce selling cakes for morning tea.

Nicola Harbison, best friend of the Whiteley family and function co-ordinator.

Entertainment was provided by a Kinross – Wolaroi student. Rebecca (Bec) Whiteley was a teacher at Kinross – Wolaroi School, Orange.