ISPT chief executive Daryl Browning and a community committee endorsed the contribution knowing it would help restore and maintain eyesight and enhance people’s quality of life throughout the northwest Wimmera.
Mr Schultz said Darren was unable to present the cheque due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
“We all know how important it is to have and maintain good eyesight,” Mr Schultz said.
“We’re glad we’ve been able to help out in this way and for the Lions to be involved as well has put the icing on the cake.”
Nhill Lions Club also contributed $5000 to the cause.
Club president Malcolm Pye and past president Lindsay Blackwood were on hand to present their cheque to Mr Dodds.
Mr Pye said he was pleased to make the presentation on behalf of the club and proud to partner with ISPT to make a ‘real and lasting’ difference to the health of the community.
“Our Lions Ladies group recently disbanded and they could think of no better way to make use of their remaining funds,” he said.
“With that money and from our other fundraising efforts it’s allowed us to make a very meaningful contribution.”
Mr Dodds said the service was grateful for the generosity of both ISPT and Nhill Lions Club.
“And we really appreciate the part played by the Schultz family in bringing ISPT and the Lions together in this way,” he said.
“The combined donation of $15,000 has put us just above our fundraising target for this campaign, so we’ll now acquire the new equipment.
“And we also sincerely thank everyone who has donated to the campaign over the past six months.
“Our visiting eye surgeon Dr Mark Chehade and his dedicated team will be very happy with this outcome.”
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