Benalla RSL supports Blue Ribbon Foundation with donation

RSL president Paul Hartland was joined by member Len ‘Tree’ Wilhelm as they presented the donation to Acting Inspector Mark Byers and Senior Sergeant Jenni Lamond.

“This money comes from the funds that we raise through the year,” Tree said.

“Which is from money we raise and donations from local businesses, which we put back into the community.”

Tree said the Benalla RSL wanted to make a donation to Blue Ribbon following the tragic events in Porepunkah where two police officers were shot dead.

“They (the police) support us,” he said.

“So we wanted to support them. We’re not a big sub-branch, but we like to be part of the community, and do what we can.

“We had a meeting following Police Remembrance Day and, as a committee, we decided to make this donation.”