Special needs units at some of the region's schools have received a well-needed funding boost thanks to a Quirindi charity group.
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Friends of Children with Special Needs Quirindi Group have donated a cheque to five different schools in the past few months, each worth $4000.
Quirindi Preschool and Kindergarten, Quirindi Primary School, Quirindi High School, St Joseph's Primary School Quirindi and Currabubula Public School were all recipients of the generous donation.
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More than $20,000 was raised from the group's 'Touch of Christmas' event held in June through ticket sales, mega raffle, special needs roses, and donations.
Group president Maryellen Scanlon said the money would be used for "activities, resources, and school spaces to support and enhance the educational journeys of so many wonderful, deserving students".
"It gives the committee much joy to be able to support so many students and to have been able to have such a large impact on their community," Mrs Scanlon said.
"The whole committee is very grateful to every community member who supported our event and our fundraising efforts for 2019. Thank you for supporting Friends of Children and in turn providing so much to our local schools and students."
