HASTINGS businesses and community organisations have been congratulated for putting their hands in their pockets to support Bravehearts.
Port Macquarie MP and Bravehearts advocate Leslie Williams said the establishment of Bravehearts in the Hastings was important to the community.
“The statistics that reflect child sexual abuse in Australia are shocking with an estimated one in four girls and one in nine boys being subjected to sexual assault before they reach their 18th birthday,” Mrs Williams said.
“I want to congratulate Laing and Simmons who have joined other local businesses and organisations including McDonald’s and Rotary Sunrise who have recognised the importance of this issue and have come on board as a sponsor for the inaugural breakfast event to be held next week.
“The people of Port Macquarie are renowned for their compassion and generosity and Laing and Simmons certainly reflect this community spirit.”
Laing and Simmons principal Chris Koch said he was shocked when he heard the statistics about child sexual abuse and had no hesitation in offering his support to Bravehearts.
The first Friends of Bravehearts Mid North Coast fund-raiser will be held tomorrow at Panthers at 6.45am.
Tickets to the Bravehearts Breakfast cost $30 per person and are available at Panthers.
For inquiries phone Louise on 6581 0518 or 0414 485 502.
Hetty Johnston, the founder and CEO of Bravehearts will be a guest speaker, along with David Munday from the NSW Primary Principals Association and local businesswoman Kylie Biltris.
