Paul Allard Fundraiser at the Moruya Waterfront Hotel
Popular Moruya truck driver Paul Allard has had a bit of bad luck so his friends and family will be banding together to run a musical fundraiser for him at the Moruya Waterfront Hotel at 1pm on Sunday, 22 March.
The highlight of the day will be local band Driving Sideways featuring Stan Culic on bass, Dave Berry on guitar and vocals, Billy Stait on guitar and vocals plus Pev on drums and vocals. The band has been kicking many goals lately with regular gigs at both Catalina and Soldiers Clubs in Batemans Bay plus outings to Club Narooma, Bermagui Club, Merimbula RSL Club and Longstocking Brewery in Pambula to the south.
Additional entertainment will be provided by Tim McMahon, DJ You’re Welcome, Davey Hilder and Graham and Michelle Scobie who are neighbours and friends of Paul and Rhonda Allard.
Paul was born in Moruya Hospital on 22 Nov 1964 and is allegedly named after the doctor that brought him into the world, Paul Bannon. He went to school in Batemans Bay, Eden and Moruya before leaving prior to the age of 15 to work in the bush with his uncle Laurie. He met the love of his life, Rhonda Steane, and they married in 1995. Two kids were born, firstly Natalie and then Daniel who unfortunately lost his battle with cancer in 2018.
Paul has had a number of jobs in his life including logger, sawmill worker and truck driver, including on the construction of the Batemans Bay bridge. Although he only turned 61 in November last year, with plenty of good working years ahead of him, Paul suffered a stroke and has been in rehab in Canberra for the past three months, with his wife Rhonda constantly by his side. She has had to put her work on hold so the family has had limited income during that time. Paul returned to Moruya Hospital rehab unit last week and is hoping to be allowed to attend the event held in his honour.
Entry to the fundraiser is $10 at the door but if you are unable to be there in person you can contribute to the Go Fund Me page that has been set up to assist Paul and Rhonda to cover expenses.
Contributed by Graham Scobie
