TATURA Children’s Centre’s annual Bedhead Sun Hat drive, organised by Mes Amours clothing boutique in Tatura, has raised $700 – doubling the previous year’s donation.
In a year where COVID-19 has affected everyone, Mes Amours owner, Kirsty Richardson, felt it more important than ever to continue with the annual tradition to donate $5 from every Beadhead branded hat sale back to the Children’s Centre.
Through August and September, Mes Amours of Tatura sold 70 Bedhead sun hats, bringing in $350 for the Children’s Centre. She then matched that figure dollar-for-dollar.
The Children’s Centre, managed by Sheree Carver, remained open during the pandemic lockdowns, providing an important service to families.
According to Ms Richardson, the facility is a huge asset to the Tatura community. “Without such a service, it would have made the year much harder for many families who found themselves working from home, home-schooling older children and even some people unemployed and trying to seek new work,” Ms Richardson said.
“The 2020 total is double the previous year’s donation, which highlights the community spirit and support from not just the families associated with the Centre, but also the Tatura community as a whole.
“I’d like to thank Sheree and the Tatura Children’s Centre for allowing the annual tradition to continue, and I look forward to another hat drive in 2021.”
