The Manly Warringah Cricket community on Sydney's northern beaches have joined together to raise desperately needed funds for our farmers in regional NSW, who are suffering the worst droughts in history.
The drought is so severe, NSW farmers have practically run out of feed for it's animals.
All funds raised, will be paid to Western Zone country cricket to purchase bales of hay, grain, water & general household feed for our most affected NSW farmers.
The Manly Cricket community enjoys a strong affiliation with the NSW country's farming community via the Gainsford family. The Manly Warringah Crickets Club's Deputy President, David Gainsford, along with his sister Mel, grew up on the land at Narromine. Their father Brian, was a farmer and also a Chairman of NSW Country Cricket for 25 years.
David said the drought is devastating lives in areas of regional NSW.
"It is hard to comprehend the adversity some of these great Australian families are going through right now, as a result of this debilitating drought. People that have worked on the land all their lives, say this is the worst drought they've ever experienced in over 60 years of farming." said David.
"Farmers, like cricketers, are a close-knit community. So this 'Beaches to the Bush' campaign is a terrific gesture by our local cricket family, to help out some of the farming families in their time of need."
So we encourage everyone to donate, no matter how big or small, as every little bit helps.
Many thanks from all of us in the Manly Warringah Cricket Community.
Manly Warringah District Cricket Club
Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association
Manly Warringah Cricket Association
Warringah Shires Cricket Club
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