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The 2026 Mayor’s Charity Ball is shaping up for success, as local businesses throw their support behind the event.
Whitsunday Life Newspaper is proud to be amongst them, supporting the event as a Platinum sponsor and Print Media Partner. Other Platinum sponsors include Fergus Builders and Airlie Beach Hotel.
Set to take place on Saturday, July 25th at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, this year’s event — themed Whispers of the West — promises an elegant evening combining country charm and sophistication, all in support of an important regional cause.
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins welcomed the strong backing from the local business community, saying the event continues to showcase the generosity and community-minded nature of the region.
“The Mayor’s Charity Ball is not only an opportunity to bring our community together for a memorable evening, but also a chance to support an organisation that provides an essential service to our region,” Mayor Collins said.
This year, funds raised from the event will support BMA CQ Rescue, the emergency helicopter service that delivers critical rescues and urgent medical transfers across Central Queensland and the Whitsundays.
The importance of the service is reflected in recent figures, with BMA CQ Rescue responding to 67 missions within the Whitsundays between October and December last year alone, as part of 146 taskings across the quarter.
Mayor Collins said the organisation plays a vital role during emergencies across the region.
“Their crews are there for our community during some of the most critical moments imaginable, delivering expert care and emergency response when people need it most,” he said.
Tickets are now on sale through the Whitsunday Regional Council website, with sponsorship opportunities still available for businesses wanting to get involved.
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