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Mona Vale Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award


Mona Vale Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 15 July 2010

Mona Vale Helping Hand, Janelle Bloom has been nominated in this year's NRMA Helping People Awards for her outstanding contribution to the community.

Janelle Bloom has been nominated for a Community Volunteer Award for her work with the Ronald McDonald House Randwick which helps seriously ill children and their families while they receive medical treatment, and assists recovering children to return to normal life.

NRMA Director Geoff Toovey said NRMA launched the Helping People Awards in 2005 to shine a light on volunteers who rarely get recognised for their important community work.

"Ms Bloom's work in the community is an inspiring example of helping others and I encourage people to nominate a volunteer they know who also does amazing work," Mr Toovey said.

Ronald McDonald House Randwick Manager Peter Schneider said Janelle joined the House in July 2007 as an Ambassador and agreed to be nominated for an award only if the prize was given to a family staying at Ronald McDonald House Randwick should she win.

"This altruism is characteristic of Janelle who visits the House once a week to spend time with the families and children staying there," Mr Schneider said.

"Janelle always takes time to speak with families and bring laughter and always great food to our guests.

"Janelle is a TV cooking show host and created a meal program where community and corporate groups prepare an evening meal for our families up to three times a week."

It's not too late to nominate someone you know who is a real Helping Hand. Volunteers can be nominated in one of the following award categories until Friday, 16 July 2010:

  • Community Volunteer Award (age 25-59)

    Prize: A $1000 accommodation voucher to spend at one or more of NRMA's five Holiday Parks in NSW & QLD, plus a five-day Thrifty car hire voucher.
  • Senior Volunteer Award (age 60+)

    Prize: Seven day holiday tour of Darwin and Kakadu for two adults including a trip on the Ghan and flights.
  • Environmental Volunteer Award (age 25+)

    Prize: Five night holiday package to Travelodge Perth Hotel for two adults including flights.
  • Young Volunteer Award (age 16- 24)

    Prize: Five night holiday package for two adults to Travelodge Brisbane including flights and a Three Park Fun Pass.

The four winners will receive a $5,000 donation to the charity they volunteer for, plus a great Australian getaway for two.

To nominate online visit 2010 NRMA Helping People Awards or pick up a nomination form at your local NRMA Office, Travelodge Hotel or NRMA Holiday Park. Phone (02) 8741 6638 for more information.

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