Local food hero seeks help

IT'S A NEW CAR... A GoFundMe page has been set up to buy a new van for Azem Elmaz to help him continue his much-needed food deliveries. His old ute is on its last legs, but sadly the demand for his generosity is higher than ever, so the People Supporting People volunteers have rallied to raise money for one of Shepparton's most beloved locals. From left, GM of Goulburn Motor Group Jason Sherlock, Kim O'Keeffe MP, volunteer Will Clurey, volunteer Kiera Shaw, volunteer Peter Hampstead, Kamal Dhillon, Peter Dargue and Ian Martin. Photo: Aaron Cordy

Car firm gets behind People Supporting People

By Aaron Cordy

ONE of Shepparton’s most generous hearts is in need of a little help, not that the man himself is asking.

The much-loved Azem Elmaz, whose generosity knows no bounds through his charity, People Supporting People (PSP), helps feed many vulnerable people in the community. With growing demand for Azem’s food support, his trusted old ute can no longer be trusted to make essential deliveries.

To ensure Azem can continue his work, local businessman Kamal Dhillon and Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe, along with PSP volunteers have organised a GoFundMe page to pay for a new van secured by the Shepparton LDV dealership.

IT’S A NEW CAR… A GoFundMe page has been set up to buy a new van for Azem Elmaz to help him continue his much-needed food deliveries. His old ute is on its last legs, but sadly the demand for his generosity is higher than ever, so the People Supporting People volunteers have rallied to raise money for one of Shepparton’s most beloved locals. From left, GM of Goulburn Motor Group Jason Sherlock, Kim O’Keeffe MP, volunteer Will Clurey, volunteer Kiera Shaw, volunteer Peter Hampstead, Kamal Dhillon, Peter Dargue and Ian Martin. Photo: Aaron Cordy

The team at LDV have come in with a deal to make it easier to keep Azem on the road in far more reliable transport than his old ute and will pay for the signage.

“We always like to put back into the community. It’s a good cause, we’re happy to contribute to our local community. I grew up in Shepp, so I feel that only the right thing for a business to do, is put back into the local community and help people who are in need,” said Goulburn Motor Group general manager Jason Sherlock.

If you want to help Azem and People Supporting People continue making his food deliveries visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-azem-people-supporting-people.

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