Shane and Lee Holtkamp have been in the local region for many years with Lee working at A.F. Gason for the past 17 years, and Shane working at A.F. Gason for just over a total of 20 years and is now currently working at Goldacres in Ballarat.

They have lived in the region for quite a number of years and have recently suffered a major tragedy with the loss of their house in the Black Ranges, just out of Great Western, due to fire.

Shane and Lee were spending time with family for Mother’s Day when, upon returning found their home fully engulfed in flames and called 000. Although CFA did everything possible, it was too late, and they lost everything. All their possessions and memories that they own have been lost, and it is so heartbreaking for this to happen to such an amazingly friendly, supportive, and considerate couple.

We ask that you show support through donations so that they can rebuild what has been lost. We know this will never replace the many precious items and memories they have accumulated in their life together, but are hoping to lessen the burden of the tragedy that has transpired.