Salvation Army volunteer shakes up $1 million for Red Shield Appeal

A SELFLESS tin-rattler will be one of 70,000 Salvos volunteers shaking up a storm for the Red Shield Appeal’s upcoming Doorknock Weekend.

Alan Richmond, 78, has raised more than $1 million from tin rattling for the Salvos. Picture: David Caird

A SELFLESS tin-rattler will be one of 70,000 Salvos volunteers shaking up a storm for the Red Shield Appeal’s upcoming Doorknock Weekend.

Eltham resident Alan Richmond, 78, has been knocking doors and ringing buzzers for the Salvation Army for almost 40 years, and has single-handedly raised $1 million.

“I feel as though I am doing something good ...
I’ve always had great admiration for the Salvos,” Mr Richmond said.

“My motivation is trying to do something for others.”

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Alan Richmond, 78, has raised more than $1 million from tin rattling for the Salvos. Picture: David Caird

The Salvation Army has been assisting Australia’s less fortunate for more than 150 years, providing 17,000-plus beds for the homeless and 40,000 meals for the hungry each week.

The annual Red Shield Appeal, which began in 1965, is aiming to raise $7.5 million.

Salvation Army Major Brendon Nottle said the organisation was calling
for donations big or
small to top their multimillion-dollar target.

“We need the public’s support now more than ever. More and more people from all walks of life are turning to the Salvation Army for assistance,” he said.

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Doorknock will run from May 26-27

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