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Shepparton Club raffle draws in support for local health

Sep 26, 2024

**GV Health prostate cancer specialist nurses Nicole Lewis and Sonia Strachan.** Photo by Supplied

The Shepparton Club’s September charity raffle has been drawn, with funds raised for a life-saving cause.

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The GV Health Foundation, which raises money for Shepparton’s local health services, received the support this month for its vital prostate cancer services.

The raffle, drawn on Friday, September 20, collected $3770.

The money from every ticket bought went directly support GV Health’s specialist prostate cancer nurse service, helping local men manage unexpected medical costs, such as specific scans not covered by Medicare.

The funds from the Shepparton Club couldn’t be more timely or needed.

Prostate cancer claims the lives of 10 men daily, and over 25,000 Australians are diagnosed annually, according to GV Health.

“We are very grateful for the Shepparton Club’s support,” prostate cancer specialist nurse Sonia Strachan said.

For more information about the GV Health Foundation, visit gvhealthfoundation.org.au

The Shepparton Club’s charity raffles take place on the third Friday of every month.

The next raffle is due to be drawn on Friday, October 18.

To book a table for the raffle — or for any other night — contact the club at 5831 4488.