Canberra Day Appeal and Fun Run

Hands Across Canberra CEO Genevieve Jacobs on why it's important to give where you live

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00:00Canberra, we need your help.

00:02The Hands Across Canberra Canberra Day Appeal is one of the many threads that knit us together

00:07as a community of kindness, as we ask you to give where we live

00:11to make our home a better place for every single one of us.

00:15By supporting Hands Across Canberra and its many charity partners,

00:19you're helping to build a stronger, more connected city

00:22and creating opportunities and hope for those who need it most.

00:26Your generosity can change lives and could mean

00:29warm meals for families in need,

00:32mental health support for those who may be struggling

00:35and shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

00:38When you donate to the Canberra Day Appeal,

00:41you can rest assured that every single dollar stays right here in Canberra,

00:45empowering local charities to provide essential services

00:48and build resilience in our community.

00:50This year, let's come together, whether to donate to a cause close to your heart,

00:55pounding the pavement at the Canberra Fun Run

00:58or simply sharing a yarn with your workmates at a fundraising morning tea.

01:02Either way, it all makes an integral impact where it's needed most,

01:05right here, together.

01:07By keeping our donations local, we're addressing critical issues

01:11and fostering a legacy of compassion and care right across the Canberra region.

01:16Visit our website today to donate and help create a brighter, better Canberra.

01:21Together, we can make it happen.