By Cam Lucadou-Wells
A big garage sale is being held in Hallam – all in the names of charity and community service.
Sale organiser Tayleb Elliott, 15, is selling pre-loved treasures as part of doing 30 hours of community service for his Queen’s Scout award.
At the same time, he’ll be running a car wash and sausage sizzle, with free raffle tickets for attendees.
The sale will hopefully raise hundreds for Orange Pigeon Foundation – a charity that grants wishes to seriously ill adults.
“I think of all the kids who get help from Make a Wish (Foundation) but this is something similar for adults,” Tayleb said.
In the lead-up, the decluttering Elliott household has been collecting items but is also open to donations of unwanted goods.
“We’re just looking for anything in the form of trash-and-treasure,” Tayleb said.
“I can’t wait for the day.”
Tayleb said Scouting is a unique experience.
His Queen’s Scout award requires him to complete leadership, first aid, citizenship and wilderness camp tasks.
The garage sale is also part of an annual national Garage Sale Trail day on Saturday 22 October which encourages the re-use of unwanted things.
Last year more than 13,000 sales distributed enough items to fill 100 kilometres of shopping trolleys, according to Garage Sale Trail organisers.
“So many people are going out to garage sales that weekend,” Tayleb’s mother said.
“It’s also a good way to advertise our sale.”
Tayleb’s sale is at Hallam Scout Hall on Gunns Road, Hallam, on 22 October. To donate goods text Kendra on 0488 737 355.
Details at garagesaletrail.com.au or facebook.com/garagesaletrail.
