By Deanne Jeffers
WHEN there is an emergency or someone in need in the community, time and time again Azem Elmaz and his non-profit People Supporting People answer that call.
Inspired by Mr Elmaz’ good will during the floods, where he closed his business Lutfiyes Shish Kebab shop to provide meals for emergency service workers, The Shepparton Club has come onboard with its unwavering support of local charity organisations.
Every month this year The Shepparton Club will hold a community charity raffle, with all proceeds going to one local organisation each month.
$3,565 was raised for People Supporting People from January’s charity raffle. Proceeds from February’s raffle will be donated to the Blue Ribbon Foundation and to Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program in March.
Announcing the raffle and donating $5,000 to People Supporting People in October, Shepparton Club general manager, Wayne Sutton said, “Azem’s work is heartfelt. He has no judgement, no boundaries, he will go anywhere and help anyone. We want to do anything to take the pressure off so he can continue supporting those who need it.”
There are more than 60 prizes to be won, such as club vouchers, meat vouchers and giftpacks, with tickets starting for as little as $10 to play 50 numbers. Your chance to win, and the impact of your donation, increases the more you spend.
Plus, when you become an online member of the Shepparton Club for $5 you go in the draw to win $40 in Club Cash on top of your raffle prize.
Raffle is drawn the third Friday of every month at 7pm. To purchase tickets, visit clubraffles.online/sheppartoncharityraffle
