By Oliver Lees
On the eve of Victoria’s seven-day lockdown, a Good Samaritan has travelled around Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges donating medical supplies.
Sunbury Autobarn owner Adam Mizzi set out last Thursday morning and delivered face masks to schools and community centres, including Mount Macedon Primary School, Sunbury Secondary College, Kyneton High School and Japara Goonawarra Aged Care.
Kyneton High School acting assistant principal Faye Zollia said she was “very surprised” when she walked into reception and saw more than 100 donated face masks.
“With everything going on [new Covid restrictions] it was a big surprise,” Ms Zollia said.
“We really want to thank him so much for this donation, we really applaud his generosity.”
Having grown up in Sunbury, Mr Mizzi now owns Autobarn Sunbury and lives locally with his family.
He told Star Weekly his business had always had a focus on giving back to the community.
“I’ve always done charity stuff, the focus of my business is people before profit,” he said.
“If I can keep the community safe, we can keep the virus away.
“To be honest it was a very emotional day, loading up the four-wheel drive and visiting these places, including Sunbury Secondary College which is my old school.”
Mr Mizzi said it’s important to be optimistic through difficult times.
“The lockdown is going to be stressful for all businesses but we have to stay positive,” he said.
