Most 10-year-olds have a long wish list for birthday presents – but not Bray Park’s Mimi Nelson.
Instead of gifts for her birthday in June, the Strathpine West State School Year 5 pupil asked friends and family to donate money to a special cause.
An ambassador for Guide Dogs Queensland, Mimi raised $500, and now she’s got her sights set on reaching $1500.
To help the cause along, Mimi paid a visit to the Friendly Grocer at Strathpine on Friday, bringing along two-year-old support dog in training Michael to inspire customers to donate to the cause.
“My mum and I have a business called How to Help where we help people learn how to help other people,” Mimi says.
Mum Stacey MacMillan White says she found there were few volunteering opportunities available for young children and she and Mimi were excited to discover Guide Dogs had launched a Youth Ambassador program.
“I’m a big dog lover,” Mimi says.
“This is a good way to raise some money for Guide Dogs and some awareness.”
Mimi says $1000 helps Guide Dogs Queensland provide training and support services for a child with vision loss and their family.
“Guide Dogs is a really good organisation – they have canes and other things to help blind people and they give dogs to blind people,” she says.
“It is only with the support of the community that Guide Dogs can continue to give Queenslanders with vision loss the opportunity for freedom and independence.
“That is why I have chosen to put my paw up and fundraise for Guide Dogs.”
To help Mimi reach her goal, the Friendly Grocer at Strathpine and David Deane Real Estate have collection boxes for donations, or you can donate online here.
Plans have today been revealed to build and open a new PCYC in Caboolture in less than two years.…
Votes are being recounted in the Moreton Bay Regional Council Division 7 by-election after a request from a candidate. Find out what it means...…
Local News • 13-8-2022 • Nick Crockford
The seventh annual WinterBash off the beach regatta at Woody Point attracted its largest ever fleet.…
Local News • 13-8-2022 • Ashleigh Howarth
Some of the region’s flashiest cars and bikes will go on display for revheads to admire at a new monthly car show starting up next month. It will feature a wide range of vehicles from classic cars to Hot Rods and American Muscle.…
Local News • 12-8-2022 • Kylie Knight
Redcliffe Dolphins’ halfback and captain Cameron Cullen will make his return to playing this weekend, 11 weeks after surgery on a bulging disc in his neck which was causing excruciating pain. We chat to Cullen about his recovery and what it took to get there…
Local News • 12-8-2022 • Nick Crockford
The Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival (August 19-September 25) has a marvellous menu of attractions – especially those looking for Father’s Day gifts!…
Local News • 12-8-2022 • Kylie Knight
A partnership between developer and builder Ausbuild and the New Zealand Warriors during the 2022 NRL season has been a win for the Moreton Bay Region community…
Local News • 12-8-2022 • Dr Dazza
Our fishing expert Dr Dazza reveals where you’ll find “summer” whiting and how to catch them. There are plenty of locations worth checking out in the Moreton Bay Region…