We love bringing the Royal Adelaide Show to life, but behind the scenes at the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society, we’re a not-for-profit with a purpose: supporting South Australia’s primary industries. That’s why we are proud to have raised more than $170,000 at the Drought Breaker Luncheon, held in partnership with Rural Aid and Rural Business Support, who will use these funds to support regional communities, by providing hay for livestock, emergency drinking water for households, mental health support, financial assistance, and counselling, among many other things.
Almost 600 guests attended the sold-out event hosted by Jessica Adamson. Olympic marathon runner Jess Stenson shared a powerful message on the impact of drought on her sister’s property in SA’s far north, and how her resilience was shaped by her upbringing in a country town. Continuing the theme of resilience, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist John Schumann performed his hit songs at the event, and a panel of diverse speakers from farming communities shared their personal stories and the real challenges being faced on-farm.
It is events like these that bring us together, raise awareness, and amplify the message that the drought isn’t over, and our regional communities need us more than ever. To learn more or show your support, visit www.ruralaid.org.au/ and www.ruralbusinesssupport.org.au/.
If you would still like to support the cause, tax deductible donations are welcome and appreciated. Click the button below to contribute and help make a difference for rural South Australians.
We would also like to thank the event sponsors, made up of more than 100 of the state’s leading businesses, who generously contributed to this event through in-kind support, donations, exclusive auction items, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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