Two local nurses who also run a local flower business organised the first of what they hope to be a series of fundraising charity events last weekend.
Held at Whisper Gin Bar and Restaurant, the lively afternoon attracted around 60 attendees who all enjoyed some delicious mimosas and plentiful canapes served overlooking the beautiful Coral Sea.
Christie Ditchburn and Rosie Butterworth are the two local nurses who organised the event, electing to raise money for a cause close to their heart.
“We chose to give all the money raised to the Breast Cancer Foundation, which goes directly into supporting further research,” explained Christie.
“Breast cancer has touched a few people in our lives and working in the professions we do, we thought this was a worthy cause for our first event.”
Deciding to make the fundraiser both informative and impactful, the ladies invited cancer survivor Jo McGregor to come along and share her story.
Melinda Butcher from Taylors Property Specialists emceed the event and conducted a candid Q&A with Jo who gave the audience an insight into how she felt throughout her cancer journey, what her family went through and how others helped along the way.
During the event there was also a silent auction and a live auction hosted once again by Mel Butcher.
On offer to the astute buyer were items such as a Day at the Cabana at Coral Sea Resort, a night’s accommodation at Freedom Shores and a scenic helicopter ride with Helibiz.
There was also a raffle with a ‘ReefSleep for two’ kindly donated by Cruise Whitsundays.
An incredible $8000 was raised and donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
The two ladies would like to thank the following sponsors: Coral Sea Resort, Cruise Whitsundays, Boutique Beauty, The belvedere at Toscana, Principle Movements,
Helibiz, Hanger Cafe and bar, The Birdhouse Whitsundays, Glo Aesthetics, Whitsunday Green, Whistunday Gift Hamper, Livelife Pharmacy Cannonvale, Infuze Me, Whisper Gin Bar and Chalk Art Magic.
It was a lively afternoon of fundraising with stunning Coral Sea views at Whisper Gin Bar and Restaurant
Stunning flowers by Espresso and Bloom, the florist owned by the two event organisers
Melinda Butcher from Taylors Property Specialists facilitated the auction. Photos supplied
