Community & Business
17 December, 2024
Locals support Movember
AS Movember recently wrapped up, local businesses in Mareeba showcased their efforts to raise funds to donate to men’s mental health organisations.
Among the businesses who participated was The Beef Joint Butchery and Hot Air Balloon.
The local butchery donated a total of $615 to the Movember Movement, a men’s health, mental health and suicide prevention organisation, garnering $155 of cash in-store and $460 on their online Movember donation page.
This is the first year they have participated in Movember and were very proud of the money they were able to raise.
“It’s really good to support men’s mental health, I think it’s important to do,” employee Braiden Cadorin said.
Additionally, pilots and ground crew from Hot Air Balloon raised money for Movember and the company matched their donation.
In total, the men raised a total of $640 and chose to donate their funds to the Mareeba Men’s Shed.
“All the money is going to a local male organisation, we just wanted to give back to the community who looks after us every time we fly,” employee Brian Prove said.
Men’s Sheds were initially started to support men’s mental health by allowing members to meet weekly and participate in manual labour activities and to foster friendships.
“We appreciate all donations, and we always put the money we receive to good use,” Mareeba Men’s Shed president Bob Archie said.
“We’re hoping to get a 3D printer soon which will be great to use.
Bob also wanted to take this opportunity to encourage more men to become members here in Mareeba.
“Just come down to the shed for a cup of tea and some smoko. We spend our time doing manual labour, community projects, reading books and learning to use computers,” he said.
“It’s a great way to stay fit and keep your mind healthy and it’s only $35 a year to be a member.”
The Mareeba Men’s Shed is located at 26 Lloyd Street near the Mareeba Hospital, and they meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am-4pm.
