Together with Merino rams donated by Boonoke and Egelabra, Santa Gertrudis bulls donated by Strathmore, Drensmaine and Forest Park studs, a bull donated by Ardrossan Angus, a 24-tonne trailer load of oaten hay from NSW, donated by Terry Spackmann, cattle donated to sales in Blackall and Barcaldine, and 36 donated items sold via AuctionsPlus, $280,000 was raised to assist with the many financial commitments the family has been faced with.