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Richard Matthews Real Estate has exceeded its initial fundraising goals as part of October’s Mental Health Month.
The agency originally had a goal of raising $10,000 for mental health and wellbeing support organisation Beyond Blue throughout the month; however, it has surpassed it by bringing in $20,000 in donations.
Breaking it down, $9,385 came from community donations, with Richard Matthews’ then contributing a further $10,615.
Key to Richard Matthews’ success was its fundraising event dubbed the “Big Blue Table”, where staff, clients and friends met to have important conversations about mental health and wellbeing over coffee and cakes.
Richard Matthews director Matthew Everingham said the cause was one close to the hearts of the team. In the past 14 months, Richard Matthews has raised and donated $40,000 for Beyond Blue and $20,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia.
“Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated. It’s such an important cause and unfortunately all too common in our industry,” Mr Everingham said.
“I think we are helping so many people by both donating and raising awareness; it does make a difference.”
Mr Everingham noted the team was thrilled to learn that their donations will go toward the Beyond Blue Support Service, saving lives and building a healthier Australia every day.
“At present, Richard Matthews is sitting at the top of the leaderboard for the most money raised for Beyond Blue through their ‘Big Blue Table’ initiative, leading by more than $10,000,” he explained.
Commenting further, Richard Matthews director and auctioneer Richard Baini said: “It is heartbreaking to see the significant increase in people suffering from mental health challenges and struggling to find a way out.
“Beyond Blue provides an amazing service that can turn a person’s life around for the better with just one phone call.
“I encourage everyone struggling to reach out to these incredible people that not only save lives, but help you moving forward.”
In other Richard Matthews Real Estate news, the brand recently expanded, opening a new office in Georges Hall within the Canterbury-Bankstown region late last month.
Mr Baini said the occasion is “a true reflection of the incredible loyalty and support our team at Richard Matthews Real Estate have received from the wonderful local community of Georges Hall and all the surrounding suburbs”.
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