real impact. real results.Most raffles ask you to donate and you hope that the money goes to where it is needed. This fundraiser is about sharing exactly where every dollar goes - and why it matters.
Since 2019, this community has raised over $101,000 for our local CFA brigades through the Christmas morning fundraiser at Cliffy’s and Friday night raffles at the Daylesford Hotel.
That's not just a number. It's new equipment, enhanced capabilities, and tangible support for the volunteers who protect us year-round.
Last Year’s Record Results!
In 2024, Christmas morning at Cliffy's and the raffle raised $32,675.22. Combined with funds from the Friday Night Community Raffle at the Daylesford Hotel, we donated a total of $37,697.22 to our local brigades.
“Christmas morning at Cliffy’s underpins the strength of our community. The financial boost this provides to our local brigades helps enhance our fire and rescue capabilities. Every time this community is tested, it comes together to meet the challenge.”
Who we support
Our local brigades form the Glenlyon Group of Brigades, covering Daylesford, Hepburn, Franklinford, Glenlyon, Musk, Leonards Hill, and Porcupine Ridge.
These aren't just firefighters – they're road crash rescue responders, emergency medical first responders, search and rescue teams, and storm damage specialists. They're at car accidents on the Midland Highway, bushfires in summer, flood rescues, and everything in between.
And they're all volunteers.
When everyone else is running away from danger, these people run toward it. If that doesn't make them heroes, we don't know what does.
Where This Year's Money Goes
Funds raised this Christmas will be used to purchase breathing apparatus for the Hepburn and Glenlyon Brigades – neither of which currently has any.
Due to recent CFA budget cuts, brigades are now responsible for funding this life-saving equipment themselves. Each full set costs around $17,000.
Your generosity doesn't just help – it directly equips the people who keep our community safe, 365 days a year.
This is what real impact looks like: equipment our brigades desperately need, funded by a community that shows up – on Christmas morning and every day in between.
No mystery. No fluff. Just results.
Since 2019, we have helped fund the following
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DAYLESFORD
A marquee for the rescue program offering privacy and protection from the elements for injured individuals
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LEONARDS HILL
A two-way radio system
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TRENTHAM
LED torches for all members, crucial for structural fires where visibility is compromised
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FRANKLINFORD
Funds for a new fire truck, a crucial asset in fire response
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HEPBURN
“BART” program and screen, which alerts firefighters through mobiles, ensuring rapid response. New hose and end piece for efficient fire-fighting.
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GLENLYON
Saved funds for a new Forward Control Vehicle, essential for coordination and response
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LEONARDS HILL
A Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) for detecting hidden hot spots, vital for preventing reignition
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GLENLYON
Training equipment, safety gear, and support for the Juniors program, fostering the next generation of firefighters
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PORCUPINE RIDGE
Savings toward constructing a facility with a meeting room, kitchen and toilet, ensuring brigades have essential amenities
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MUSK
Funds allocated for a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)