Thursday, 22 May 2025 08:55

Ruralco boosts rural mental health support with $10,000 donation

Written by  Staff Reporters
Ruralco CEO Tony Aitken presents the $10,000 check to Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust representatives Frances Beeston and Duncan Barr. Ruralco CEO Tony Aitken presents the $10,000 check to Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust representatives Frances Beeston and Duncan Barr.

Ruralco has donated $10,000 to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust following a recent fundraising golf tournament.

The Ruralco Gold Classic at the Tinwald Golf Course, attended by over 100 players, was backed by attendees and sponsors, with all proceeds from player entries, on-course challenges, and raffles going to the Trust.

These funds will help the Trust continue its important work providing free, confidential support and wellbeing services to farmers and rural communities across Mid Canterbury.

Ruralco CEO, Tony Aitken says the success of the Golf Classic reflects the co-op's ongoing commitment to Canterbury, strengthening community ties and backing local initiatives.

"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part, whether by playing, sponsoring, or donating. This event was about more than just a round of golf, it was a show of solidarity and support for the people at the heart of our rural community. We are especially proud that the funds raised will stay local and directly assist Mid Canterbury farmers and their families."

More like this

Featured

Editorial: The Value of Credibility

OPINION: In politics, credibility is and should be big. It must surely rank higher than charisma, which is quite trite and superficial. Yet, voters nowadays are often wooed and influenced by how someone looks or talks at a superficial level. TV plays a huge role in this.

Kaikōura Families Get School Run Lifeline After Storm

Kaikōura families affected by July's severe storm have found a practical solution to a problem that's kept some children away from regular schooling for weeks: a washed-out section of Inland Kaikōura Road, which has stopped the local school bus from running its usual route.

National

Machinery & Products

» Latest Print Issues Online

The Hound

'LinkedIn Greens'

OPINION: The same mainstream media muppets that brought you Jacindamania in 2017 have been flat out pimping for the Opportunities…

UK Warning

OPINION: Your old mate reckons the atrocious way farmers in the UK are treated by their lords and masters in…

» Connect with Rural News

» eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter