Do not be surprised if you see plenty of smiling faces in red and yellow this week as North Stradbroke Island lifesavers go in search of funds.
Surf Life Saving Australia’s Annual Fundraising Appeal runs from October 23 to October 29 and is the year’s major fundraising event for Point Lookout and other clubs.
A club spokesperson said is was hoped the Redlands community would give generously to help ensure that surf lifesavers could continue to provide a vital service on the island.
All money raised goes directly to the club and donations of more than $2 are tax deductible.
Redlands looms as the state headquarters of Surf Life Saving Queensland, with the organisation putting in place a $71 million deal with Redland City Council for a rebuild of the Cleveland Aquatic Centre.
The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding two weeks ago, with the next step to talk the Queensland and federal governments into funding two thirds of the proposal.
Surf Life Saving chief executive John Brennan said the project would be a one off and better than anything else world wide.
