By Marcus Uhe
Cranbourne charity Backpacks For Vic Kids (B4VK) held their first ever pop-up market at their Remount Way warehouse on Wednesday 18 May.
Inclement weather forced a last-minute venue change from the car park to inside the headquarters, but it did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance.
With a deliberate focus on local businesses, among the stalls were Margie from Lynbrook’s spectacular scented candles and John’s restored clocks.
The Narre Warren scout group provided a much-appreciated sausage sizzle which hit the spot on a wintery night.
The biggest winner on the night was eight-year-old Elliot, who was thrilled with his purchase, ‘Big Dog’.
All funds raised from the market will go towards their annual giving day total on Friday 10 June, with an overall donation goal of $75,000, enough to fund 1000 My Essentials (ME) backpacks.
To learn more on how you can support the charity, visit their website at backpacks4vickids.org.au/
