New Taipei, Nov. 8 (CNA) Ten Australian firefighters paid a go to Wednesday to a stray canine shelter in New Taipei, the place they made a donation of NT$235,000 (US$7,291) to help in its efforts to rescue and shield stray animals in Taiwan.
On the invitation of Commerce and Funding Queensland, the firefighters visited PACK Taiwan in Shanzhi District, a sanctuary for about 200 sick, disabled, abused, previous and uncared for canine.
A day earlier the firefighters from “the Australian Firefighter Calendar” joined a charity public sale in Taipei the place they raised the cash for the New Taipei shelter.
Objects auctioned included the most recent version of their calendar, showcasing over 25 Australian firefighters from aviation, army, and concrete hearth companies, posing alongside animals.
“These stray animals are similar to us, they need assistance similar to us,” firefighter Dennis Fay, an indigenous Torres Strait islander, advised CNA, including that for the final 5 years, he has raised cash for charities by collaborating within the calendar.
Since its launch in 1993, a portion of the proceeds from calendar gross sales, totaling over US$3.4 million, has been directed in the direction of charitable organizations throughout Australia, in response to David Rogers, the calendar’s director.
The calendar has a historical past of supporting animal refuges and Australian wildlife and can proceed to take action, Rogers advised CNA.
Australia’s rural firefighters and kids affected by most cancers additionally profit from donations, he added.
Patrick Hafenstein, Queensland Commerce and Funding Commissioner in Taiwan stated Australian firefighters have been visiting Taiwan since 2018. Wednesday’s go to marked their first promotional occasion in Taiwan because the finish of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to Glenn Lio (劉少浡), the ANZCham government director, the firefighters will trade experiences with their counterparts in Taiwan, and exhibit emergency rescue operations with coverage advocate Enoch Wu’s (吳怡農) group service group Ahead Alliance.
The firefighters will go away Taiwan on Saturday.