CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara Tasca from Balgownie and Bill Kazapidis from East Corrimal who won prizes in the recent raffle for Cristina's House of Hope.

Mrs Tasca won the perfume and towels while Mr Kazapidis won a digital photo frame.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise funds towards building a safe house for women and children who have been sexually abused.

A Red & White Ball will be held at the Portofino Restaurant in Wollongong on May 4 to raise more funds for the charity. If you would like to become involved or have any items to donate, please contact Cristina on 0418 416 478.

Donations to the charity can be made at any branch of the ANZ Bank: Cristina's House of Hope, BSB 012-593 Account Number 5268-91901; or the Commonwealth Bank: Cristina's House of Hope, BSB 06200 Account Number 1328-5654.

Northern Exposure Editor Heather Smith is competing in a 2km ocean swim at Manly next month to raise funds for the charity. She can be contacted on 0407 546 486 for sponsorships.