12/10/2026
SHAVE FOR SHORTY!
We are absolutely blown away by the generosity, kindness and community spirit shown at our Shave for Shorty fundraiser yesterday at The Inn!
Together, we raised OVER $22,000.00 for Shorty and his family!
There are so many people to thank, and we want to make sure everyone knows just how much their support has meant.
🏉 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FOOTY FAMILY
A huge thank you to Ron Surtees and the local Family of League branch, Doug Keen (NSW Family of League CEO), and John Bonasera from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
Not only did Family of League make a generous donation, but they also helped organise a signed Manly Sea Eagles jersey for Shorty! What an incredible gesture!
A massive thank you also to Jake Trbojevic from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles for taking the time to record a personal video message for Shorty. It was something truly special.
Elli Camilleri, thank you for creating our fantastic event posters and organising Jake's video message.
✂️ TO OUR AMAZING SHAVEES!
You absolute legends!
Thank you to every single person who put their hair on the line for Shorty. Your courage, generosity and willingness to have a laugh for a great cause made the day what it was!
And to Sian, our wonderful hairdresser, thank you for giving up your time and making sure everyone was cleaned up and looking sharp after their big shave!
🥩 THE MASSIVE MEAT RAFFLE!
A huge shout-out to the Calala Inn Fishing & Social Club for organising and running the meat raffle, with the Meat & Seafood being supplied by Craig from Superior Foods and Rob from Thomas Foods
Together, you raised an incredible $1,945.00 in ticket sales!
⛳ STICKY GOLF COMP!
Thank you to Garry for running the golf competition and generously donating the second and third prizes.
And to Mick, thank you for donating the fantastic first prize.
🎤 OUR LEGENDARY MC!
How good was Scotty McLaren!
A massive thank you for MCing the day, keeping everyone entertained, bringing the laughs and making sure the day ran beautifully.
And let's not forget Scotty putting his own moustache on the line and getting it waxed for the cause!
You're an absolute legend, Scotty, and you really helped make the day something special!
❤️ TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS & DONORS
• Garry McCauly & Coopers Brewery
• The Calala Inn Fishing & Social Club
• West Tamworth Thursday Morning Ladies Tennis Group
• Ian &Loraine Hills for their abundant support of the event.
• Brock Sampson from the Tamworth Golf Club Pro Shop
Your generosity and support helped make this fundraiser the success it was. We are so grateful!
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO DAN & KIM CAMILLERI
Where do we even begin?
Thank you both for your massive donations, your unwavering support and for allowing us to use your beautiful venue to bring everyone together for such an important cause.
The Calala Inn is so much more than just a pub. It's a place where mates look after mates, and a community comes together when it matters most.
This community simply wouldn't be what it is without you both.
Your generosity and commitment to the people around you are something truly special, and we cannot thank you enough.
TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO SUPPORTED SHORTY...
Whether you shaved your head, bought a raffle ticket, had a go at the golf, made a donation, volunteered your time, donated a prize or simply turned up to show your support...
THANK YOU!
To Shorty and his family, we hope this incredible show of love and generosity helps ease some of the burden and reminds you just how many people are standing beside you.
From all of us at the Calala Inn, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!
THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY IS ALL ABOUT,
MATES HELPING MATES.