Albany Pony Club steps in with sausage sizzle at Albany Race Club's Easter Sunday races after vendor pulls out
The APC copped a healthy boost to its coffers in rewards for its generosity, raising $1144 from the stall.
The amount was doubled thanks to it being nominated for Racing and Wagering WA's Race Club Community program, bringing the total to $2288.
Albany Racing Club treasurer Tracey Sands said the last-minute stall was mutually beneficial to both parties as attendees at the track weren't without food and the APC earned some extra cash.
'We were thrilled the pony club could jump in at such short notice and help us out with a sausage sizzle on the day,' she said.
The APC will put the funds towards acquiring out-of-town coaches for rallies and competitions.
Racing and Wagering WA chief executive Ian Edwards praised the partnership between the clubs and the benefits of the Race Club Community program, which has raised more than $1m since its 2015 inception.
'Race clubs play an important role in their communities — both economically and socially — with partnerships like this a prime example of the strong connection race clubs have with their communities,' he said.
'Albany Racing Club chose a very worthy cause for their fundraising and we are pleased to match their efforts.
'Racing WA is committed to making a positive contribution to our State.'
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