Orange’s first New Year’s Eve fireworks event is set to raise money for the Orange Health Service Emergency Department through gold coin donations made at the McCormack Barber party under the stars.

With the help of Rotary Daybreak, McCormack Barber party under the stars will donate takings from the event to purchase a Mobile Infant Warmer to be situated at the Orange Health Service for the treatment of young burn victims.

“McCormack Barber and Rotary Daybreak are keen to see the money raised from this event go back to the people of Orange,” Peter McCormack of McCormack Barber real estate said. “Hopefully there won’t be many people in the community who ever need to use this equipment, but for those who don’t have a choice, it will be good to know the Warmer is there if it’s needed.”

Orange Health Service Director of Nursing, Ms Susan Patterson said the Mobile Infant Warmer is used to assist victims in the initial stages of burn recovery.

“Every minute counts when the young patient arrives at Emergency,” Ms Patterson said. “Infants younger than six months are not able to shiver and unwell babies need a lot of help to regulate their temperature, especially burns victims.

“The Mobile Infant Warmer will generate a controlled level of heat to keep the baby’s temperature high enough during the crucial moments of treatment.”

With charity in mind, McCormack Barber are keen to provide the Orange and the surrounding community with a memorable family alcohol-free New Year’s Eve event that becomes a highlight of the Orange and district social calendar each year. Volunteers collecting money at event entry and at the jumping castles and rock climbing wall have been generously provided by Rotary Daybreak.

“We were thrilled to be approached by the event organisers to help out on the evening,” Rotary Daybreak President Mr Rick Cother said. “Rotary Daybreak’s vision is to improve the quality of life locally and globally and the event is a great example of this. By purchasing equipment for the Orange Health Service, there are people who will benefit in the long term as well.”

With support from Orange City Council and sponsorship from Bendigo Bank, Woolworths, Orange Ex-Services Club, John Davis Motors and Essential Energy, it is hoped to create an old-fashioned, country carnival with amusements and a climbing wall for children, live entertainment and fireworks.

NEW YEARS EVE

McCormack Barber’s party under the stars

Where: Waratah Sports Club grounds

When: Saturday 31 December 2011 from 5.00pm – 9.30pm

At 5.00pm on Saturday 31 December 2011 families and members of the community of all ages will

gather at the Waratah Sports Club grounds to enjoy quality live music, games, activities, face

painting, jumping castles, rock-climbing and giveaways.

It will be promoted as an old-fashioned, country event with the scouts, girl guides and SES giving

demonstrations and encouraging new members to join.

Although food vendors will be on site, families will be encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. The

alcohol-free event will climax with the McCormack Barber fireworks at 9.30pm.

The gold coin donation entry fee will go directly to raising funds for the Orange Health Service Emergency Department.