Since 2014, when the Dixon children lost their mother to a heart attack, their father Terrence had been working tirelessly to support and raise his three children. He worked at the local drycleaners and was highly respected by the local community for his incredible effort in raising his children alone. 

On the 6th July this year Terrence suffered a sudden heart attack and despite the brave CPR efforts of his 12 year-old son, Terrence sadly passed away. The local community has been amazing and so generous in raising funds for Terrence’s funeral costs and to support the children aged 12, 10 & eight years old. 

The children were taken in by Sandie Pedersen who got to know the family well after their mother passed away. She provided support for them until they could be accommodated by their auntie and her family. Sandie approached House of Travel Browns Bay to see if there was a way we could get them away for a little break to bring them some joy.

House of Travel's Kelda Cawood was very keen to help make this happen and is sponsoring a quiz night on Friday, 26 October at Outram Hall in Murrays Bay at 6pm to raise funds to get the Dixon children to the Gold Coast for a holiday. The aim is to raise $5000 and any funds over and above will be managed by Rotary Browns Bay to assist other children & families in the community. 

The quiz is being run by Rotary’s Murray Allison, with games, prizes and auctions to ensure a fun and action packed night of entertainment.  Tables of eight cost $120, which works out at just $15 per person, so grab your friends and family and help give these children an amazing experience!

For more details and to purchase a table please contact the House of Travel Browns Bay team on 09 479 1003.