Ampol will raise money for Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) across its national retail network this month.
According to the company, a commitment to drive positive contributions to Australian communities has driven Ampol’s partnership with SLSA since December 2020, with an annual fundraising campaign to raise money to support water safety.
From today until 6 December, 10¢ from every purchase of an Ice Break, Twin Pole, Life Savers Ice Block, Life Savers bag and M&M’s chocolate bag at participating Ampol stores will go to SLSA. $1 from all Aerial sunglasses sold will also be donated. Customers can make a donation of their choice to SLSA at the register or online.
Ampol says all money raised will go directly to SLSA and ensure continued funding for vital upgrades and replacement of lifesaving equipment, volunteer surf lifesavers training and public water safety education.
Ampol Executive General Manager Retail Australia Kate Thomson says Ampol is excited to raise funds for SLSA as part of its broader commitment to organisations and initiatives that promote community safety and wellbeing.
“We are proud to again raise funds for our national community partner, SLSA, to help promote their important work across the country,” she says.
“The importance of SLSA in keeping Australians safe on beaches cannot be understated, particularly as we head into the busy summer months.
“Ampol’s key values around making a difference and never stop caring speak directly to the efforts our surf lifesavers make every day on Australian beaches and is why we uphold a constant presence at all fundamental SLSA events.”
SLSA CEO Adam Weir says the organisation is incredibly grateful to have the support of major national partners like Ampol to sustain the surf lifesaving movement in the community.
“Funds raised by Ampol last year enabled us to purchase much-needed equipment to save lives on Australian beaches and throughout communities. Our rescue gear and equipment are constantly exposed to harsh coastal conditions, so funds raised by Ampol this year will once again help us to maintain this vital equipment,” he says.
“As we head into summer, not only are we conscious of how busy beaches are going to be with both local and international tourism in full swing, we have also seen volunteer surf lifesavers deployed to support flood rescue and relief efforts throughout Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
“Volunteer surf lifesavers already stand ready to support the community and other emergency services with the ultimate goal of keeping people safe and saving lives.”
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