FREE 2025 wall planners now available
6 January 2025
Get a FREE wall planner on us! The Brighter Lives 2025 wall planner is available now from the Brighter Lives gift shop, located on the ground floor of Townsville University Hospital.Available while stocks last....
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Christmas closure - volunteer services close 20 Dec - 5 Jan
20 December 2024
The Brighter Lives volunteers are now taking a well-earned break for Christmas. Volunteer services including the gift shop, buggies and front foyer will be unavailable from 20 December 2024 to and including 5 January 2025. The volunteers will return on 6 January 2025. We hope our volunteers have a very restful break and a merry Christmas! A HUGE thanks to our team in yellow who donate their time to ensure the hospital is a brighter place. ...
Paddington in Peru Preview Screening
5 November 2024
9.30am | 24 November 2024 | BCC Cinema Townsville City Book tickets online Join us for a preview screening of Paddington in Peru with proceeds going to Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation! Bring along your favourite teddy bear or buy a Bandi Bear toy, the Brighter Lives mascot, to keep you company for the movie!Lucky door prizes to be won on the day and lots of snacks & drinks to be purchased at the Candy Bar.$20pp with all funds raised going to the Children's Ward at Townsvil...
Giving Day - Thank you!
28 October 2024
Giving Day – Thank you! Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised or participated in any way for Giving Day! The funds are still being tallied, thank you to everyone who helped. We can't wait to update you where your donations have helped right here in NQ. Please make sure you subscribe to our newsletter if you haven't already - click here. Brighter Lives would like to thank their generous sponsors: Australasian Meat Industry Employees UnionStar 1063Explore Propert...
Birthday Raffle Winners
28 October 2024
Birthday Raffle - WINNERS First prize – Set of Yamaha earbuds valued at $299 from Garry Thyer’s Betta - Winner HF Ticket Number: #14 Second prize – Night’s accommodation to Rydges Southbank for two in Deluxe King room, including breakfast Winner SE Ticket Number: #72 Third prize – Family pass from SeaLink to Magnetic Island AW Winner Ticket Number: #21 Thank you to Garry Thyer’s Betta, Rydges Southbank and SeaLink for these amazing prizes!...
Thank you Cowboys!
17 October 2024
The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys generously donated two jerseys to raise funds for Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation this Giving Day. This year, Brighter Lives celebrates 35 years of brightening the hospital experience for North Queenslanders. 35 years of fundraising for equipment, projects and research that help locals have the BEST healthcare right here in the north. Thank you to everyone who bid on the auction and congratulations to the lucky winner! ...
Celebrating 35 years of giving - Karen Inch volunteering for 40 years!
9 October 2024
This year, Townsville Hospital and Health Service’s official charity, Brighter Lives, turns 35. Over the 35 years, the foundation has donated equipment, delivered projects and funded research that has benefited the north Queensland region. In 2024, Brighter Lives has 120 volunteers who help around the hospital in Townsville, as well as at Kirwan campus, in Charters Towers and in Home Hill. Over the past three decades, many volunteers have given hours of their time, helping direct people to...
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