Book Fair - thank YOU! $14,858.55 raised
26 August 2024
Thank you to everyone who bought or donated books at our book fair! Thanks to your help, the Book Fair raised $14,858.55! On 17-18 August, Willows Shopping Centre hosted the Brighter Lives Townsville Book Fair. The event has become a staple in the calendars of local book lovers, with book prices starting from only 50c. "The turnout was truly heartwarming. It’s amazing to see so many people come together, not just to find great books but to support a local charity in north Queen...
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FUNDED - New laser for Townsville thanks to your donations
1 August 2024
Generous donors have helped Brighter Lives fund a new burns laser to treat North Queensland children who have experienced burn injuries. The local hospital foundation laser’s fundraiser, also known as the Laser Raiser, has fundraised $173,000 to purchase a Cutera V+ laser to treat North Queensland children. Every year, around 200 children from across North Queensland present to the paediatric burns service at Townsville University Hospital. This service is the only one of its kind north of...
Raffle - Winners
25 June 2024
Raffle Winners 1ST PRIZE WINNER Ticket Number: #3000 AM 2ND PRIZE WINNER Ticket Number: #2067 FF BONUS MAY DRAW Ticket Number: #3730 JG Congratulations to the winners!Thank you to Gallivanter Travel Townsville and Jewellery By Design for getting behind a local NQ charity and supporting local! Thank you to everyone who supported this raffle - every cent helps here in NQ, supporting our ...
Townsville Book Fair
11 June 2024
Come along to the Townsville Book Fair! 17 August and 18 August Willows Shopping Centre (the Milk Espresso entrance) From 9.00am each dayCome and buy all the books your heart could desire at very reasonable prices, with every cent staying here in NQ helping Brighter Lives. WE NEED YOUR BOOKS We are seeking quality gently used books for our book fair. Children's books, fiction, and non-fiction books are all in need for our book fair. Drop off locations Carmichae...
Pulling up their socks for doctors' mental health
7 June 2024
On Friday, you may see more colourful socks around the health service than usual! Friday 7 June is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, a day to break down the stigma around mental health in doctors. The fun attire serves as a visible symbol to spark conversations about mental health within the medical community and beyond. Doctors are renowned for their dedication to the wellbeing of others, yet the mental health of doctors themselves can be overlooked. Recognising this important issue, Townsvil...
FUNDED - Beautiful outdoor courtyard for patients with cancer
28 May 2024
Generous community donations have helped Brighter Lives fund the refurbishment of an isolation courtyard for cancer patients at Townsville University Hospital. The courtyard is used by patients who require isolation for up to weeks at a time during their treatment, giving them a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy or simply view if they are not well enough to use it. The refurbishment of the courtyard includes new flooring, a shade cover, plants, and furniture, costing $54,000. “Thanks ...
From holiday to hospital: Sally's story of gratitude and giving
17 May 2024
Picture it – you’re on your dream tropical overseas holiday, enjoying the beach air and palm trees, only to suddenly, and without warning, end up in hospital in a critical condition. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to Sally and her family while on holidays in North Queensland last month. Accompanied by her husband and two teenage sons, Sally travelled from her home of Devon, England to Australia. The plan was to head north and spend a short amount of time in Townsvi...
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