A FUNDRAISING day will be held this Friday at Commonwealth Bank Oberon to support the state’s farmers.
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The branch is raising money to distribute to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners group, which is delivering much-needed hay to assist farmers across regional NSW.
Customer and staff donations are being collected over the next few weeks and the fundraising day at the branch this Friday, August 17 will feature a guessing game to raise money for the cause.
“It is great to see local branch staff and customers coming together to support our local farmers who are going through a time of significant hardship,” Commonwealth Bank Oberon acting branch manager Lynette Armour said.
“The Burrumbuttock Hay Runners are doing inspiring and important work by supporting farms across the region. When we first heard about the initiative, we knew we had to take part and help make a difference in our community.”
All 162 Commonwealth Bank branches in regional NSW and the ACT are supporting the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners.
Customers are also able to donate $20 towards a bale of hay that will be displayed in the branch.
The funds raised will be used to purchase hay and fuel the trucks transporting it across the state.
Set up in 2014, the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners have completed 12 successful hay runs to help drought-affected farmers all over NSW and Queensland.
The largest hay run in April 2016 used 258 trucks and 406 trailers to deliver $6 million worth of hay.