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101-year-old Red Shield collector is still going strong

28 May 2014
101-year-old Red Shield collector is still going strong

Mrs Ruth Gluyas (aged 101) and Mrs Shirley Carey (aged 86) collecting at Settlement City shopping centre in Port Macquarie (Credit: Photo by Philip Sutcliffe)


For 101-year-old Ruth Gluyas, this year’s Red Shield Appeal was another opportunity to get out into the community and meet people.

Port Macquarie soldier Ruth, who has lived in the community for more than 35 years, manned a static collection point over two days for this years’ Red Shield Appeal.

“It’s great to be able to go and collect and have the opportunity to meet people in the community. We can show the community that we care, because we do!” says Ms Gluyas.

“My favourite part about collecting is thinking about all the good that will be done with the money, and the people in need that it is going to help.”

Port Macquarie Corps Officer Major Brett Gallagher says having someone like Ruth in the corps is an encouragement for them all.

“It’s her energy to keep on helping at 101 years of age that is so inspiring. She is always happy to help no matter what.”

Ruth was just one of more than 30,000 volunteers who took part in the Red Shield Appeal doorknock weekend this year. So far, $5.25 million has been raised nationally through the doorknock weekend, with this set to rise in the coming days.

Salvation Army spokesperson Major Bruce Harmer says The Salvation Army is heartened by the response of the results so far.

“We thank Australians for their tremendous generosity towards The Salvation Army and encourage those who would still like to give to please send in their donations.

“We also thank the many thousands of volunteers who assisted us this weekend in raising these vital funds. In particular, we were encouraged by the number of young people who chose to volunteer.”

These generous donations by the Australian public will allow The Salvation Army to continue to assist more than 1 million Australians in the next year.

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