Community
Thank you to the following people who have helped us in the community this year, through organising the following fundraising events:
Adrianna Malle at Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park for collecting donations at her Christmas lights display;
Mr and Mrs Hamilton;
Mike Greer and team for coordinating the Charity Rock Concert at Kallangar;
Kim Bulmer from the Goondiwindi Motor Sports Association Off Road Committee for providing tea and coffee at the Goondiwindi 200 – off road racing;
Shane Fretwell and Leanne Lewis for asking for donations to CFQ in lieu of wedding presents;
Caloundra Uniting Church for donating proceeds from their Christmas Gift wrapping services;
Sunshine Coast Patchwork & Sewing Centre holding a charity auction;
Chancellor State College Social Club donating proceeds from their mini cake sale;
Stitch in Time craft group;
Ritchie's store;
The Social Club for raising funds through a charity motor bike ride;
Suncorp – Earlville for holding a sausage sizzle;
The Thomas-Russell family for asking for donations in lieu of presents at Harrison's christening.
Kathleen Smith for her ongoing support in the Miles area through merchandise sales;
Members of the Rackley Family Swim Schools for raising funds through number of swimathons at various locations;
Sunshine Coast Law Association for holding a very successful golf day;
Ray White Varsity Lakes for donating money raised at the opening of their new office;
Orthopedic Department at the Mater Adults hospital held a number of free dress days;
Delfin Lend Lease for donating proceeds from their charity golf day;
The ongoing support of Bev Gorry’s Sewing group;
Tumbulgum Public School for holding a Crazy Hair Day;
Suncorp Brisbane North for collection of donations for their casual dress day;
Albany Creek Masters Swimming Club for holding a swim for CF;
Anne Cecil for holding a raffle and a Tupperware party with a difference and donating proceeds to CFQ;
Stephen, Zac and Tiana for donating proceeds from their Final Fantasy Production;
Stellar Asia Pacific for holding a fun day to support CFQ;
Lorrayne Morris for her ongoing support;
Hoo Hoo FNQ Club for holding a very succesful golf day in Cairns;
Liam J Tansey Pty Ltd for holding a Race Day at the Ipswich Turf Club raising much needed funds for CFQ;
Wellers Hill State School for raising funds through a Free Dress Day;
Tanah Merah Early Learning Centre for holding a Crazy Hair Day;
Boyne Island State School for donating to CFQ so they could wear casual clothes to school;
Tina Owens for collecting donations in lieu of birthday presents for her special occasion;
Minter Ellison for raising funds at a staff fundraising day;
Giovani Insieme for organising a very successful Trivia Night;
Marymount College for their kind donation;
Steve Cornish and family and Mark Stafford for raising funds through their Kokoda trek for a Cure;
Delfin Lend Lease for raising money through a staff fines system;
Thiess for arranging their annual charity golf day and donating funds to CFQ;
Noosa Community Radio for arranging a country music festival and donating funds to CFQ;
Wendy Windsor hosting a Bag Party in Bowen to raise funds for CFQ;
Goodlife Health Clubs for selling merchandise during August;
Callide Valley Tuesday Ladies Tennis Club;
All Hallows school for raising funds through the sale of Chocolates;
Mater Dei School for collecting donations and selling merchandise to benefit CFQ;
Pam Thomasson for donating a percentage of sales from the sale of her CD "Proud to be a Woman;
To all our heroes who raised funds by participating in the Bridge to Brisbane - Bec West, Brad West, Kerry Bevan, Margaret Walker, Michael Walker, Nicole Kemp, Sarah Walker, Claire Peterson, Eion McPherson, James Fleming, Jodie Webb, Yoon Shin and Kym MacDonald.
To Rosemary Champion for once again organising the Annual Meagan Walker Mini Marathon in Longreach and to all the supporters in the Longreach and Aramac communities that always give so much to make this event a huge success.
Alicia Cummins for collecting donations in lieu of presents for her 19th birthday;
Michael Moroney and the Musgrave Hills Bowls Club for holding a NRL Grand Final Charity fundraising day and Lesswe Pty Ltd for their support also;
Brad and Julie Cammack of Rode Meats for donating the proceeds of the sale of their prize winning cattle;
Robynne and John Mathers for collecting donations in lieu of John's 60th birthday and retirement;
The Student Council from Eatons Hill State School for their donation;
Somerville House for collecting donations through their Community Aid program;
UQ Ipswich PR Group for raising funds at their Red Room Band night;
A heartfelt thanks to Ann Weller and Margaret Aston for once again coordinating a very successful Tin Can Bay luncheon raising much needed funds for CFQ - this is the tenth year that this event has been held.
We would also like to thank the following businesses for their ongoing support by displaying our donation boxes: Suncorp CTP, Stafford City Newsagency, Sweethearts Confectionary - Stafford, KFC Carindale, Allphones - Capalaba, The Chocolate Room, and Solutions for Life.
