News
8 July, 2025
Cadets shine in new shirts
THE Woodford Emergency Services Cadets (ESC) are proudly wearing their brand-new shirts and jumpers after a successful local fundraising effort—and a surprise act of generosity from beyond the region.
Tim Howard, General Manager of Push Productions in Maroochydore, reached out to Senior Constable Saxon Cruickshank of the Woodford Police Station after reading the Sentinel’s prior article about the fundraising efforts.
“He reached out to us and decided to do up fantastic, finished shirts for us, free of charge,” Senior Constable Cruickshank said.
“The cadets are loving their new shirts.
“Due to Tim’s immense generosity, we now have surplus in our budget for more activities and outings for the cadets from the amazing local sponsors.”
Earlier this year, the ESC launched a fundraising campaign to replace missing jumpers and uniform shirts following a new intake of cadets.
The community answered the call, with local businesses donating $1,300—exceeding the original $1,000 goal.
The new shirts feature the logos of local businesses that pledged their support.
“The kids will be out and about town in their new shirts, probably more often when it warms up,” Senior Constable Cruickshank said.
For more information or to inquire about the program, contact escwoodford@pcyc.org.au.
