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Community asked to give where you live

The Give Where You Live Foundation is asking the Geelong community to dig deep and get behind its 2022 Give Geelong Appeal.

Raising vital funds for the Geelong community, the Give Geelong Appeal was launched on Thursday by ambassador and City of Greater Geelong deputy mayor Trent Sullivan at the foundation’s Give Geelong Breakfast.

The appeal runs until Saturday, May 21.

Give Where You Live Foundation chief executive Bill Mithen said the Give Geelong Appeal raised vital funds to create a fairer G21 community.

“Now more than ever, we need the people of Geelong to come together to help raise funds for our community. Every dollar raised in our Give Geelong Appeal, supports the Give Where You Live Foundation’s vital work across the G21 region. Your donations have a very immediate and local impact,” he said.

As part of the appeal, on Friday, May 20 local businesses from across the region will come together and don their footy colours to raise money for the appeal.

“There are many ways the community can get involved in our Give Geelong Appeal, including wearing your footy colours and making a donation on Friday. It doesn’t matter what team or league you follow, get your footy colours on and let’s unite to support our community,” Mr Mithen said.

Cr Sullivan encouraged the community to consider supporting the appeal by donating or getting involved in one of the Give Geelong Appeal activities.

“The Give Geelong Appeal allows the community to give back to the city where they live, work, and play. The impact of making a donation to this year’s Give Geelong Appeal will be felt in so many ways across our community,” he said.

“The team at City of Greater Geelong are all looking forward to joining me in wearing their footy colours [today] to raise funds for the Appeal.”

Donations to the Give Geelong Appeal can be made online at givewhereyoulive.com.au

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