There is still time to donate to the ABC Giving Tree Appeal | Holiday ham delight

Hey there Tasmania, Ryk Goddard here from ABC Radio Hobart Breakfast.

I just wanted to reach out to you all on behalf of ABC Radio Tasmania, to say a huge thank you to everyone who tuned in, participated and donated to the ABC Giving Tree Appeal Giveathon, last Thursday. Thanks to your generosity, we have now raised over $170,000, to assist Tasmanians in need this holiday season.

If you missed the chance to make a contribution you can still donate OR even better pass this link on to colleagues and friends so they have a chance to contribute!

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