A WHOPPING $775,000 has been donated to charity after the Brighter Day's Festival was held in Bright from 7 to 9 March.
The Brighter Days Foundation (BDF) committee hosted a cheque presentation ceremony at the Montmorency Eltham RSL on Sunday, 1 June, to mark the incredible achievement and officially hand over a trio of giant cheques to the three charities: DEBRA Australia, the Cooper Trewin Foundation and Cure EB Foundation.
Each of the three charities took home $175,000, with DEBRA receiving an extra $250,000 from the BDF's longtime supporters - Dot and Tony Geldart - to bring the 2025 total to a whopping $775,000 donated.
Vice president of the Brighter Days Foundation, Jason Reid OAM, congratulated the Bright and surrounds community after their incredible fundraising efforts.
“So many people step up in our amazing town for this event each year and the outcome is amazing,” he said.
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“I don't know of any other small town that could achieve this.
“Thanks to all; from people who buy a raffle ticket or go to the event, the many volunteers who give up their precious time, the local businesses who understand what we do, but especially our local committee who gave up so much time to make this happen.
“It's a tribute to our community, which is why I love where I live.
“We’re absolutely ecstatic about the amount of money we were able to donate again this year.
"It’s truly amazing what a small country town and a passionate community can achieve together.
"The generosity, energy and commitment of everyone involved never ceases to inspire us.
"Here’s to an even bigger and better Brighter Days next year.”
The afternoon saw a huge crowd attend the celebration, made up of many BDF sponsors and members of the BDF family, who packed the dance floor eager to celebrate to the music of guest band 'Screamin’ Eagles'.
Next year's Brighter Days Festival is scheduled to be held from 6 to 8 March, 2026.
