Join us this Wednesday for the ABC Giving Tree Givathon

Hi there, Jo Spargo here from ABC Radio Hobart Breakfast.

ABC Radio Hobart has now launched the 2024 ABC Giving Tree Appeal, celebrating 36 years of giving to Tasmanian families in need over the holiday season.

This Wednesday, 20 November we will host the annual ABC Giving Tree Giveathon!

The Giveathon kicks off with me for Breakfast from 5:35am, where you can win everything from a wilderness cruise to a fancy night out with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and accommodation at a 5-star hotel. Oh, and did I mention Suzi Quatro tickets and a private garden tour and party on the grounds of Government House.

Make sure you have our text number saved in your phone (0438 922 936) so you can text the keyword to win, and raise funds for Tasmanians in need.

The fun doesn’t stop there; the Giveathon is a full day of fun, special guests, prizes, and money-can't-buy experiences up for grabs on all programs across ABC Radio Hobart and Northern Tasmania.

Join us this Wednesday to help make a difference to someone in need and see how much Tassie can raise in one day!

- Jo Spargo

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