Junior Philanthropist Award winner Tegan Lather. Photo courtesy of her mum, Kathy Lather.
Original story by Tim Pasqualone, ourbribie.com: Bribie Island teen awarded Junior Philanthropist 2013
Queensland’s top philanthropists have been honoured at the annual Philanthropist Awards in Brisbane including an award for a young Bribie Island teen.
The recipients were recognised for their constant commitment to giving, having raised thousands of dollars across a number of areas including health, education, sport and the environment.
Bribie Island teen and wildlife warrior, Tegan Lather won the Junior Philanthropist Award. The 13-year-old has been an Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Joey Ambassador for the past two years, and has already raised more than $40,000 for the charity’s major project, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Tegan has made it her goal to raise more than $100,000 for wildlife conservation before finishing year 12. She is also an active fundraiser for a number of drives and fundraising activities in her local community.
Queensland Philanthropy Week 2013 is organised by the Queensland Community Foundation (QCF), a state-based and focused trust fund with 185 charitable sub-funds including more than 90 well-known charities under its umbrella. QCF encourages giving to perpetual funds to ensure a sustainable income stream for Queensland’s non-profits.
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