The Nigel Latta “Resilience” Tour held during October has raised $2000 for the Volunteer South- Central Lake Trust.

 Last Thursday Susan Finlay, Chief Executive of Central Lakes Trust presented Volunteer South’s Gillian White with a $2,000 cheque. Entry to the three community events was a gold coin donation at the door.

 White thanked the Trust for involving Volunteer South in the tour.

 "Thank you so much for bringing this tour to the region and involving Volunteer South in the event. Nigel’s delivery of what are often serious issues is part of what sets him apart. His messages about how we deal with stress and uncertainty and his strategies to cope are very practical and real – he wraps them up in a down-to-earth delivery that appeals to a wide-ranging audience,” she says.

Finlay said Volunteer South was at the “coal face” of the region’s response to COVID-19.

“It seems very appropriate to give the gold coin donation to a group that was there for us all when we needed them most this year. I’m really glad that the funds will be used in celebrating with volunteers from our communities. Volunteer South and volunteers have certainly made a significant contribution to our community this year, and deserve to celebrate,” she said.

Celebrations are taking place at Puzzling World, Wanaka on December 9 at 5.30pm. Volunteers from all walks of life are invited.

Read edition 1003 of the Wānaka Sun here.

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