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Port Macquarie Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award


Port Macquarie Hero Regognised By NRMA Helping People Award

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 15 July 2010

Port Macquarie Helping Hand, Cheryl Perry has been nominated in this year's NRMA Helping People Awards for her outstanding contribution to the community.

Cheryl Perry has been nominated for a Senior Volunteer Award for her eight years of work with the Willing & Able Foundation which provides employment and personal growth opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

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

"Mrs Perry'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," Ms Machin said.

Willing & Able Foundation General Manager Karol O'Brien said Mrs Perry generously gave her time to volunteer in the Foundation's Op Shop and to support the many young adults with intellectual disabilities that the Foundation helps.

"Mrs Perry shows that rare compassion and patience towards our special people with disabilities and is always willing to help in other areas of the Foundation," Ms O'Brien said.

"She is a truly remarkable person who is always thinking of ways to help other people."

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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