Meg Doherty of Ginja Roe was one of many musicians who performed at the Tooradin Fire Appeal on 7 March. 17186
By Lia Bichel
LOCAL musicians and residents gathered at the Tooradin Pub on 8 March to enjoy a night of entertainment and raise money for bushfire victims.
DJs AJ and James, 2008 Australian Idol contestant Sophie Paterson, award-winning duo Pam Wouters and Meg Doherty of Ginja Roe, and musicians Regan and Brendon Morehu charmed the audience at the Tooradin Fire Appeal, helping to raise more than $5000 for the Tooradin fire brigade and two local bushfire victims
“It was a really good night,” organiser Brett Lewis said. “There were about 170 people there.”
The Tooradin Fire Appeal also featured a silent auction containing sports memorabilia, with an AFL item raking in the most cash.
“The highest bid was $600 for a Shane Crawford footy boot,” Mr Lewis said.
Other items included music, movies, and motorsports memorabilia.
Visitors also bought raffle tickets for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a mountain bike and two other bikes donated by Rosebank.
Mr Lewis said the event was a success thanks to the support from the community and the Tooradin Pub.
