RFDS honours supporters

The Royal Flying Doctor Service are not the only winners from community fundraising.

The efforts of some of their valued contributors were also recognised during the annual RFDS Spirit of the West awards.

One recipient was Katanning’s Ash Severin for organising the WA Country Builders Great Southern 500 vintage car rally.

The rally raised $11,000 for the RFDS.

The awards were part of the annual RFDS ball held at Crown Perth on August 17.

The 1920s-themed ball celebrated the 85th anniversary of the RFDS in Australia.

Mr Severin was also granted a $10,000 travel account for El Questro wilderness park.

“Between the finalists, we raised about $74,000 — being recognised for our achievements is a great way to encourage people to give their time to a worthy cause,” he said. Planning has started on the next Great Southern 500 rally set for November, 2014.