TOP EFFORT: William Farrer barmaid Lauren Duncombe with some of the merchandise that helped her become Wagga's top fundraiser for the UGLY Bartender competition.
FOR six weeks, William Farrer Hotel barmaid Lauren Duncombe has been hitting patrons with the “ugly stick” – and for good reason.
The bubbly 23-year-old has emerged as Wagga’s top earner in the UGLY (an acronym for Understanding Generous Likeable You) Bartender of the Year competition.
Ms Duncombe used a tin on the Farrer’s bar, and a dash of barmaid charm, to help raise $2000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
She was spurred to take part in the fundraiser after two friends were diagnosed with leukaemia.
“I did have a couple of close friends diagnosed and I just felt like I should do something,” Ms Duncombe said.
“It feels pretty good to be the top fundraiser in Wagga.”
Every 42 minutes, an Australian is diagnosed with blood cancer.
