By KATRINA BRANDON
VOLUNTEERING often goes unrecognised, and Moe resident Sue Bechaz isn’t one to seek the limelight either.
Having led the local Good Friday Appeal for more than 10 years, Ms Bechaz was recently recognised for her dedication and commitment.
A plaque has been struck acknowledging her service.
According to Sue’s daughter, Karyn, her mother is always more than happy to volunteer her time.
“She’s a mum of three girls and now has seven grandchildren. She babysits for my sisters a couple of times a week, including going to Briagalong once a week. She also works part time and cares for her 94-year-old mother herself. So she’s a very busy lady,” Karyn said.
“She’s very proud of her community, very proud of the Moe/Newborough area, and especially the amount of money they’ve raised each Good Friday and throughout the year, there’s a very loving, caring mother and grandmother to us all.”
Sue’s volunteering efforts consist of fundraisers all year round for the appeal, such as doing family bowls day, social nights and an Easter raffle.
Moe Good Friday Appeal paid tribute to Ms Bechaz.
“People often don’t see the time and effort that Sue puts in behind the scenes from organising fundraising events, selling raffle tickets, visiting local businesses to pick up tins, giving up her weekends to run canteens, as well as spending every Good Friday arranging volunteers, counting money and corresponding back and forth with the appeal,” the group said.
“Its an incredibly selfless job that she does out of the kindness of her huge heart.”
The Good Friday Appeal raises money to enable The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne to provide world class care to children.
