Bowser Bean and Vantage Fuels have raised over $13,800 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Each year, Bowser Bean and Vantage Fuels sites across regional Victoria and NSW take part in Make-A-Wish Australia’s annual flagship fundraising initiative, World Wish Day. The event celebrates and raises funds to fulfill the wishes of critically ill children aged two-and-half to 18.
In the week leading up to the event, each of Vantage’s 26 managed sites sold raffle tickets with all proceeds being donated to Make-A-Wish. The large prize pool included prizes such as Sandown tickets, Hot Laps, a snowboard, a coffee machine and an iPad. Additional to the major prizes were an “abundance” of minor prizes including 4 packs of of Red Bull, Cadbury Chocolate bundles, Pepsi glassware bundles and BP Gift card/merchandise packs.
“The results of the raffle sales were truly amazing, with a total of 5987 raffle tickets sold, raising $10,944,” says Vantage Fuels. “[We] also donated $1 from every coffee purchased on the day to raise an additional $2934.”
World Wish Day also provides the Bowser Bean and Vantage Fuels teams an opportunity to have some extra fun in the form of a themed dress up.
“This year’s theme was ‘I wish I was a…’, which saw teams get super creative and come in some fabulous costumes!” says Vantage Fuels. “Customers loved coming into sites and seeing their favourite local team dressed up. The smiles and joy this brought really added that extra special touch to being a part of such a wonderful cause.”
Vantage Fuels Managing Director Haydn Tierney adds: “The Bowser Bean and Vantage teams really love supporting such a wonderful foundation, each and every year they fully get behind this event and bring such enthusiasm to the activities. It is a testament to our team that they go above and beyond to play their part for ill children. Even more than that, it is fantastic to see our customers join in the support for Make-A-Wish.”
