Canterbury Bankstown harvests $90,000 to help drought-affected farmers in NSW

AUSTRALIAN farmers experiencing the worst drought condition in years will receive $90,000 following a very successful family open day at Belmore Sports Ground.

Families supporting the Human Appeal fundraiser. Picture: Jordan Shields

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AUSTRALIAN farmers experiencing the worst drought condition in years will receive financial help to the tune of $90,000 following a very successful family open day at Belmore Sports Ground.

The We Stand With Our Farmers Day, organised by Human Appeal, brought diverse groups and organisers, all united in raising money and awareness for the tremendous hardships faced by our farming community.

“Our community has again shown solidarity with local projects and needs,” organising spokeswoman Alsou Kurlow said.

Ibrahim enjoying a pony ride. Picture: Jordan Shields

“Close to 2000 participants enjoyed a fun-packed family open day at Belmore Sports Grounds and all came for the purpose of raising funds for the farmers drought appeal initiated by Human Appeal.

Families enjoying the petting zoo. Picture: Jordan Shields

The Human Appeal team: Abdnaser Ali, Tareq Gherwi, Abdussalam El-Bagdadi and Amin El-Bureeny

Abdnaser Ali, Clr Bilal El-Hayek, Amin El-Bureeny and Gandhi Sindyan helped to raise funds.

Cyclists kicked off the event with a 5am event.

“Human Appeal Australia would like to thank the generous community for supporting the farmers drought appeal and making it a huge success.”

The Sydney Cycling Sisters rode for charity.

More than 100 cyclists kicked off the event at 5am with Canterbury Bankstown councillor Bilal El-Hayek joining the group.

Hayam and Jana at the event. Picture: Jordan Shields

Alphaju And Sulaiman Jalloh joined the fundraising. Picture: Jordan Shields

The day featured several free events, including petting zoo, jumping castles, face painting, henna, calligraphy, sausage sizzle, popcorn and frozen drinks

James Hutchings, Paul Collis and Liz Dickson-Heferen joined in the activities. Picture: Jordan Shields

Sarah Dalati and Raghda Assoum helped to raise awareness for the farmers’ plight. Picture: Jordan Shields

Councillor and former deputy mayor Nadia Saleh, Cr Bilal El-Hayek, Human Appeal director of projects Issam Chaouk, and Sheikh Bilal Dannoun spoke at the appeal.

The fundraiser was supported by several organisations and companies, including Campsie Police Area Command, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, State Emergency Service,

Belmore Boys High School, Lakemba Travel Centre, Fettayleh Foods, Sydney Muslim Cyclists, Sydney Cycling Sisters, Lighthouse Community Support and Nova Spring Water.