Support group wins holiday park getaway

An organisation that helps families of kids affected by heart defects, has won a prize of a free week-end away at a holiday park in regional NSW.

In July this year, BIG4 Deniliquin Holiday Park launched a competition offering exclusive use of the park to a large sporting group or organisation for a week-end. Entrants had to explain in 100 words or less, why their group deserves a break, on the park’s Facebook page.

After more than 1000 entries, the park awarded the prize to the Heart Kids organisation, which provides support to families of children with heart disease. More than 2000 babies are born each year in Australia with heart defects, and it’s estimated 32,000 children under 18 years of age are currently living with Childhood Heart Disease (CHD).

The prize, valued at up to $20,000, will give 22 Heart Kids families two nights at the Deniliquin park from October 11-13 including free cabin and site accommodation along with kids’ activities.

The multi-award winning park located near the Victorian/NSW border along the Edward River, is planning a range of activities for the families including river cruises on the park’s pontoon boat, craft sessions, pancake breakfast and BBQ sausage sizzle lunch as well as a twilight performance by singer/songwriter Michael Gorham followed by a movie.

Park owners Frank and Lynda White said they were really excited to share their beautiful park with a deserving group for a weekend away to relax, unwind and enjoy some quality time together.

“The Heart Kids families have been through some incredibly tough times so we’re really looking forward to helping them let their hair down and just enjoy a fun weekend away from the world of hospital visits and doctor check-ups,” said Frank.

Tracy Stanley, Support Manager for HeartKids Victoria and Tasmania said Heart Kids is thrilled to be offered the opportunity for families to enjoy some much needed respite.

“Our kids are so excited to take what is in many cases their first camping trip. It’s a great opportunity for whole families to get together and enjoy a short break, something they don’t often get the chance to do,” she said.