YESTERDAY Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy handed over this gigantic novelty cheque to the Mirabel Foundation on behalf of the Victoria branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
The money was raised earlier this year at the Guild's annual Charity Gala Dinner, with the Mirabel Foundation dedicated to assisting families with the costs associated with providing children with educational support - in particular kids affected due to the drug use of their parents.
"It is delightful to see the Pharmacy Guild putting their hand out to support the Mirabel Foundation," Hennessy said.
"Pharmacists work to support the community every day, and this is a great sign of their generosity towards those who need support."
The gift was accepted by the Foundation's Jill Rowe, saying "at the end of the day it's about the community coming together to help those that are different and giving them a voice and making a mighty difference in their lives".
A spokesperson for the Victorian branch of the Pharmacy Guild said the organisation firmly believes "the greatest gift we can provide a child in need is a good education," with the branch committed to continued support of Mirabel.
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