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A recent presentation night at the Byron Bowlo was held by the Byron Bay Malibu Club, where an impressive $18,000 was donated to local charities.
President Jy Pendergast says, ‘The club was very grateful to be able to donate the money raised from the Malibu Classic to some very deserving local organisations. The Shift Project, The Disabled Surfers Association, Byron YAC, Marine Rescue and Westpac Rescue Helicopter were all represented and expressed their thanks’.
‘The common theme from all the recipients was the importance of community.
‘Anne Goslett from The SHIFT Project spoke very eloquently about how donations, no matter how small, keep these community organisations going and that in the current economic climate they are lifelines for the day-to-day operations. Thanks again to all the sponsors, and of course the surfers who entered, the committee, and the club members.
‘Let’s do it all again next year!’
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