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Queenslanders Get Behind Our Biggest Gala Dinner Ever – Raising more than $35,000!

More than 240 Queenslanders gathered at the Hilton Grand Ballroom in Brisbane on Saturday 25th of May to join us for Palliative Care Queensland’s Ambulance Wish Gala Dinner. With the help of every guest, we raised more than $35,000 to support our Ambulance Wish Queensland program and broader palliative care needs. 

The evening was a resounding success, with Palliative Care Queensland CEO, Louise O’Neill saying, “Every dollar raised will create precious memories for people in the most challenging times of their lives and will give the Wish Recipient’s families and those closest to them peace of mind knowing that they are happy.”

Check out our stunning photos from this event and make sure to tag us on your social media! 

Read more below for our favourite moments from this special evening.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are our highlights from this unforgettable event: 

Special Guests and Speakers: 

  • We were lucky to have Craig Zonca from ABC Breakfast Radio Brisbane return as MC for the evening. 
  • We heard from Chief Operating Officer of Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Mr Stephen Zsombok, who shared his appreciation for Ambulance Wish Queensland and how happy the QAS are to support us and we’re so grateful. 
  • The Member for Thuringowa and the Chair, Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee, Mr Aaron Harper shared his personal stories of grief as well as his history of service in the QAS. 

 

Awards and Recognitions:

  • We celebrated the Fundraiser of the Year, Metro North Health Redcliffe Hospital Palliative Care Service! 
  • Recognised inspiring volunteers for reaching 100 and 200 hour volunteering milestones: Bethany Gronow (100 hours), Sue Neale (100 hours) and Dale Mansfield (200 hours). Sue also shared a touching poem in memory of those we have lost. 

 

Memorable Moments: 

  • We heard beautiful stories from behind the scenes of a wish with a panel from Donna, daughter of Wish Recipient Jillian, volunteer Paramedic, Natasha, and Clinical Escort St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane, Kevin who made Jillian’s wish come true.  
  • A beautiful rendition of ‘Remember’ by Josh Groban sung by Palliative Care Queensland’s Naomi Jowett. 
  • Guests enjoyed our silent and live auction, raffle prizes, and jewellery fun box to raise additional funds. 
  • The evening concluded with lively entertainment and dancing, courtesy of entertainment from the Radio Club Band! 

 

 

 

 

Our Generous Sponsors: 

We are so grateful for the sponsors that helped make this night possible: 

Gold Sponsor: Guardian Plan, Represented by Chris Wells Regional Head of sales. 

Silver Sponsor: Regis Aged Care, Represented by Sandi Foran  

Bronze Sponsors:  

Printing Sponsor: Digital Synergy 

What’s Next? 

But our journey isn’t over from here. We still need your support. Here’s some ways that you can help: 

As the peak body in helping Queenslanders to access quality palliative care, we’re so grateful for your growing support, it means the world to us. We can’t wait to see you again next year! 

 

 

 

 

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