Roma Saleyards set to donate 50 per cent of cattle sales to LifeFlight

The Roma Saleyards’ has committed to donating 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees at their next cattle sale. Here’s all you need to know.

The Roma Saleyards has revealed they will be welcoming back LifeFlight as a beneficiary of its charity sale next Tuesday.

The Maranoa Regional Council has confirmed they will donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees (capped at $25,000) received for each head of cattle sold at the Roma Saleyards Store Sale on September 26, 2023.

Mayor Tyson Golder said he recognised the importance of LifeFlight and the vital work they do for the region’s residents, workers and visitors in providing aeromedical and primary health care services.

“LifeFlight plays an essential role in providing emergency air rescue in our region and Council is pleased to be able to donate to their organisation once again at the charity sale this September,” Mr Golder said.

Roma’s LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service helicopter came to the aid of 74

people last financial year.

The next Roma Saleyards Store Sale on Tuesday September 26 will donate 50% of proceeds to LifeFlight Australia.

The helicopter undertakes community missions at no charge to patients, as part of the SGAS partners’ commitment to assisting in providing the Maranoa region and beyond, with community aeromedical coverage, by donating 150 flying hours each year.

This vital rescue service provides Queenslanders with the assurance that emergency medical care is available 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter where you live.

“We are so grateful to Council and the people of Maranoa for supporting a service that supports us locally,” LifeFlight regional advisory committee chair Kate Scott said.

“Many of LifeFlight’s missions are farming incidents involving injuries caused by machinery or involving animals.

“These are the kinds of serious accidents that could happen to any one of us, so it’s reassuring to know the aeromedical crew is there if needed.”

Please contact your preferred selling agent if you would like to participate in this year’s LifeFlight charity sale.

Originally published as Roma Saleyards set to donate 50 per cent of cattle sales to LifeFlight