Monster sale for Team Marlap
ROBYN Lappa’s idea to hold a monster sale to assist her fundraising campaign for the annual MS Walk and Fun Run has turned into a mammoth, with donations far exceeding her expectations.
“This will be our fifth year,” she said. “My two nieces in Sydney started the walking team, naming it Team Marlap after myself and their Aunty Marion.
Attended by thousands of community-minded participants each year, the Sydney event has an atmosphere which Mrs Lappa described as fantastic.
“My husband walks beside me, my kids and their partners, my nieces, nephews and sister. “It’s a really good feeling. “The first year, my husband pushed around an empty wheelchair because I was very motivated.”
With the event coming up in Autumn next year, Mrs Lappa decided to host a big garage sale to assist with fundraising.
Due to overwhelming support, the sale When my brother hurts has outgrown her garage idea, and she is now searching for a larger venue.
“People are bringing stuff in, I’ve been picking stuff up, the response has been Robyn Lappa, Harry Mcdermott and Dawn Mcdermott outside the
so amazing.” Activity Centre, where the Marlap Charity Fundraiser will be held this
Two rooms in Mrs Lappa’s house are and Sunday. Robyn’s husband Frank, son Mitchell and daughter Keeley
filled with all kinds of objects, both new also be on hand, with all proceeds going to MS Limited. PHOTO: DARCEE NIXON (Shakes head) and pre-loved, including crockery and cutlery, clothing and shoes galore. It’s far more than my expectations.” second day’s hall hire has been sponsored
“Everything but the kitchen sink,” she The monster Marlap sale will be held by Hitek Frame and Truss. Watermelon and laughed. from 8am to 3pm this Saturday and Sunday,
WHAT WHERE WHEN strawberries With complete strangers and business December 8 and 9, at the Wingewarra A houses among the donors, Mrs Lappa is Activity Centre which has kindly donated Monster Marlap Sale
feeling buoyed by their generosity. a day’s free hire. Paul and Helen Graham z Wingewarra Activity Centre (old CWA Hall) 10 “It’s brilliant,” she said. from Caldwell Insurance have sponsored z This Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and Great price
“I didn’t expect the support I have received. with eight months’ public liability and the 9, from 8am to 3pm.
Favourite song? Favourite colour? Favourite game?
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Pink and purple
Dogie doggie. You make a circle. You hide a bone and the dog has to find it. Sophie and Tilly When my mum tickles
Who is your best friend? What makes you laugh?
me
What makes you sad?
me
What are you afraid of? Nothing If you could change your name what would it be? My name What are you really good at? Colouring in houses
and flowers pink and purple.
Do you have any jokes to tell me? What is your favourite thing to eat for lunch?
Lasagne
What is your favourite fruit? What do you want to be when you grow up?
mummy
How old is grown up?