Residential students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange raised more than $2 000 for the Orange and District Early Education Program (ODEEP) with a “Great Gatsby’ themed ball recently. The ODEEP centre is a community based, not for profit early childhood intervention service for young children with disabilities or delays in their development. Earlier this year the students presented the centre with $2 500 in funds raised through chocolate sales and other activities. Residential Coordinator Terri-Lee Duffy said the students were supported in fundraising for the ball through many local businesses offering prizes for the night and items to auction. “The major sponsor for the night was Harvey Norman Electrical who generously donated a flat-screen television. The Orange business community, and the community in general, have been very supportive,” she said. The ball raised more than $2 000, bringing the students fundraising efforts for the centre this year to nearly $5 000.