LOCAL woman Margaret Horton has not let her horrific fall dampen her spirits thanks to the help of the Apex Foundation.
On June 25 Ms Horton was caught off guard by uneven paving on Gale Street, causing her to fall and severely damage all areas of her face.
Since the fall, Ms Horton has been assisted by the Apex Foundation, a group of 18-45 young individuals who endeavor to help the community in anyway they can.
Apex volunteers surprised Ms Horton by building her a raised vegie patch and gifting a cheque to cover all her dental bills caused by the fall.
“Their help has been invaluable,” said Ms Horton,
”I didn't think there was any people this kind left in the world.”
Apex became involved with Ms Horton after Busselton Dunsborough Mail published the story.
“Margaret’s a good egg, she deserves a bit of a hand,” Apex member Donnetta Blackford said,
“If we were able to have more members we’d be able to help more people like Margaret.”
Apex member Allen Hingston said that Apex was always eager to take on more members so their reach throughout the community could be extended to benefit others.
“As a club, we don’t seek recognition for what we do. Unfortunately that means there’s less awareness about our involvement in the community so we don’t have as many members as we could,” said Mr Hingston.
Apex members assist in local clubs across rural, regional and urban Australia to help the needy in a practical manner and to contribute their time and resources to various causes that affect their community.
The Apex Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of locals who have special needs.
To learn more or become involved in the Apex Foundation visit the website at www.apexbsn.org.au or call 0439389120.
