Shades of teal scattered Alfred Street last week as many gathered to celebrate the opening of the Trudy Crowley Ovarian Cancer Support Centre.
The Support Centre was the dream of beloved Mackay woman Trudy Crowley, who lost her three-year battle with ovarian cancer in 2018.
“The Trudy Crowley Cancer Support Centre offers unique support services for cancer patients and their families,” said councillor and Trudy Crowley Foundation board member Pauline Townsend, speaking at the event.
“We currently have around 20 patients in our support group who would meet at local venues for coffee and a chat.
“Now they have their very own venue right here at our centre to enjoy.
“This is a proud day for us, we’ve achieved Trudy’s vision.”
As well as providing a space for patients to meet and share their experiences, the centre offers a hub for all cancer sufferers and their families to access education, moral support, counselling, a palliative care nurse, and even a wig room.
The blue ribbon was officially cut by Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May and Daly Bay CEO Steve Rae.
“Wanting to do good in our community and help people is something that’s really been at the forefront of what the Trudy Crowley Foundation is all about and what Trudy was all about,” said the Deputy Mayor before doing the honours.
“So today is really a realisation of Trudy’s dream.”
After being diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2016, Trudy Crowley found it difficult to source relevant information and support for herself and her family.
The Trudy Crowley Foundation was established in 2018 to provide a source of information, support services, and resources to those directly and indirectly impacted by ovarian cancer.
The Trudy Crowley Ovarian Cancer Support Centre officially opened last week, with many attendees wearing teal
Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May and Daly Bay CEO Steve Rae cutting the ribbon
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