In what has been a tough week for The Area Hotel family, they are banding together to help support a family in need.
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A fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 14 for the Marela and Goette family after the passing of Tonga.
The Area Hotel's Jason Torresan encouraged the community to show their respect and support of "one of their own."
"We would appreciate everyone to come down and support one of our own in this terrible time. We are all family here and we support our community, that's what we do."
Door entries on Saturday night will be donated, alongside $1 from every drink sold to the Marela Family to assist the with funeral costs and other associated expenses.
Alternatively, you can make a donation to the Marela Family Fund to the following Westpac Account: BSB 032-750 Account 593 665.
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