Stock agents from across SA support Dolly's Dream to help stamp out bullying

In a bid to help stamp out bullying against young people, cattle and sheep were auctioned at last Thursday's Mount Pleasant market, with proceeds going to the youth suicide charity.

AMP Farms, Tungkillo, donated a steer, which sold at $1335, while Ardene, Mount Torrens, sold a charity steer at $1955.

Multiple runs of sheep were donated, including Illoura White Suffolk stud's two rams at $160; AG&BA Loffler, Mannum, three lambs at $135 a head; Scotch College - four Merino wethers at $130/hd; and D&M&C Schultz, Cambrai, three lambs at $128/hd.

Fawcett Livestock's Samantha Schultz said the branch wanted to create more awareness about suicide and bullying in the local area.

"We want to break down the stigma surrounding bullying and encourage everyone to speak up if they need help," she said

Two members of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Mt Gambier team also joined the fight to stamp out bullying and will head into winter with very cold heads for the good cause.

On Friday last week, Nutrien stock agent Cody Benson shaved his head prior to the Mount Gambier cattle sale, to raise funds for mental health foundation Dolly's Dream.

Friday was the 2024 'Do It For Dolly Day', and Mr Benson's colleague - Nutrien merchandise manager Girad Williams - also joined in on the action, shaving his head and beard at the Mount Gambier branch.

Together, they raised about $3500 for Dolly's Dream, but for them it was also about raising awareness of the day, which is dedicated to bringing the community together, spreading kindness and uniting in taking a stand against bullying.

Nutrien employees also donned blue shirts across Australia in support of Dolly's Dream, and raised more than $50,000 for the charity.