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Collecting produce for the Bushfire R& R in Bruns Project were Tanya Sheppard, Allie Godfrey, Ben Godfrey, Valerie Hardy, Leo Dewitte, Derek Spice, Sasha Rose and Gavin Powell. Photo Anna Coelho.

The first recipients of the Bushfire R& R in Bruns Project  are in the area this week and last Friday Mullum Farmer’s Market stallholders and patrons gave generously to help the cause.

A small group of dedicated folk were at the market to collect donations of produce, which will be made available to bushfire victims staying in Brunswick Heads this week as part of the R& R Project.

Market Manager Allie Godfrey said like many others, the market wanted to offer direct help to those who been impacted by the fires and The Bushfire R & R and Bruns Project presented the perfect opportunity to do this.

Launched with the goal of providing 50 holiday packages for severely impacted Northern NSW residents in February, the Bushfire R & R in Bruns Project will see people from Rappville, Wyan. Whiporie, Nana Glen and Casino enjoy a break in Bruns.

The Bushfire R& R in Bruns Project continues to welcome cash donations that will go directly to the fire victims staying in Brunswick in February.

To make a donation, contact Valerie Hardy on 0412 042 004.


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