The Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group are raising the roof for child safety on the Sunshine Coast.
With the site cut, the slab down and wall frames erected, the roof is about to be raised on the Build it for the Kids home in The Enclave, Maleny.
The response from the local building community has been overwhelming, with more than 90 trades and suppliers already backing the project.
The home will go to auction around the middle of this year, with 100 per cent of profits directed to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to support child safety education, advocacy and young victims of crime in the Coast community.
Founders Bruce and Denise Morcombe recently thanked the supporters who have already contributed to this amazing home and invited others to offer any help they can at a breakfast held at Morcombe House last week.
“I thank you all for making this project grow legs,” Bruce says.
“My wish has been granted. If you have anything to offer, please, we would still love to hear from you. Your donations help us build a safer future for our kids.”
Denise adds: “Thank you all for helping with our Build it for the Kids project. We are all in this together and when you get involved, you’re directly contributing to help keep kids safe on the Sunshine Coast.”
Established by Bruce and Denise in honour of their son Daniel, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has spent more than two decades working to keep children safe through education programs, awareness campaigns and community support initiatives.
Murphy Group – a long-standing local construction company with a strong community focus – is proud to once again support the cause.
The first Build it for the Kids project in 2020 raised significant funds for the foundation, and this second collaboration is set to deliver even greater impact.
There are still plenty of opportunities to get involved. The project is seeking plasterers, carpenters, tilers and driveway concreters, along with solar and silicone installers. Support is also needed through the supply of driveway steel and concrete, solar systems, carpet, vinyl flooring, appliances and a clothesline.
Businesses and individuals interested in contributing to the Build it for the Kids project can submit an expression of interest or make a donation via the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website: danielmorcombe.com.au/BIFTK
DID YOU KNOW?
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has been supporting child safety education across Australia for 21 years.
The foundation engages with more than 1000 schools nationally every year.
Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness initiative.
