CCFA News 2019
A New Camera For Robert
Where's Wally now? Robert "Wally" Watkin is out and about taking photos with his new camera which was presented
to him at the Woolgoolga "Fluro" Friday by Coffs Coast Freemasons Association Chairman Phil Robertson.
When Robert injured himself some time ago his whole life changed and he was faced with mental
and physical challenges that led to isolation and depression.
Through his camera he became Woolgoolga's unofficial photographic historian, photographing and meeting people from different groups.
Robert will tell you that his camera is his life saver.When his trusty camera started to fail some friends decided it was time to take action.
Carolyn Boyden, organiser of "A New Camera For Robert" started a "GoFundMe" campaign; but the appeal was slow to get started
so members of the CCFA agreed to donate $1000 to give it a kick start. Fellow photographer,
Lianne Wooster, contacted the Advocate who ran the story and "bingo" donations started to come in from people
who expressed their appreciation of Robert's photographs."It was very exciting and as the fund grew, the possibilities
of getting better equipment became a reality. "Thank you so much to everyone who contributed"
"Fluro" Friday Group with Phil, Robert and Carolyn
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Chairman of the CCFA Phil Robertson presented Woolgoolga Art Gallery
with a Defibrillator on Saturday 2nd November 2019
President of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery Carolyn Boyden
receiving the Defibrillator from Phil Robertson on behalf of the CCFA
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The CCFA and MASONICARE assisted the CANDO CANCER TRUST
at the Annual Charity Bowls Day on Sunday 28th July
at the Woolgoolga CEX Bowling Club raising $14,000
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Wheels: CHHC acting patient support manager Kalinda Gosewisch thanked the CCFA and MASONICARE
for the generous donation of 6 wheelchairs valued at more than $4000. The donation is part of a
statewide initiative to donate wheel chairs to public hospitals in regional and rural NSW.
The cost of the chairs are shared dollar for dollar with participating Masonic Lodges
CCFA and MASONICARE were represented by CCFA Chairman RWBro. Phil Robertson assisted by VWBro. Gary Chandler
The presentation took place on the 17th April 2019
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The CCFA assisted the CANDO CANCER TRUST
with the Annual Rottnest Swim Fund Raiser held at the
Coffs Harbour Swimming Complex on Saturday 23rd March 2019
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