By Sheree Hoddinett
Leukaemia affects people of all ages and genders and chances are you know someone who has been impacted by blood cancer. While it can’t be prevented or tested for, we can all be aware and support those who face a diagnosis, just like the team from Leukaemia Support Queensland (LSQ) strive to do.
LSQ is run entirely by volunteers who work hard to raise funds and awareness in the community so they can continue the amazing work they do. If you have a few dollars to spare, you may just lock in some awesome prizes at the Leukaemia Support Queensland Cent Auction on August 31. With more than 150 prizes on offer, all funds raised at the Cent Auction will go back into LSQ to go towards building a wellness and accommodation centre in Caboolture.
LSQ president Jane McMillan has spent the last 18 years advocating for patients and their families, ensuring they have the support they need during their cancer journey.
“We work to provide assistance where it’s needed the most,” Jane said. “We also work hard to raise awareness and support the research for the treatment and cure of the disease.
“This Cent Auction is about raising more money for the wellness and accommodation centre we want to build, with lots of emphasis on the wellness. So many patients and their families need a place of comfort, a home away from home while they are undergoing treatment for blood cancer and we want the chance to be able to give them that.”
For LSQ, hosting a Cent Auction each year for the last few years has proven to be a successful venture with the opportunity to raise up to $3500.
“A Cent Auction is a big thing for a lot of people and they seem to be popular out there, people will actually travel for them,” Jane said. “It’s a chance for the community to win some great prizes and for us to raise money. Along with our parcel of prizes, there’s also super draws with a picnic set that we’ve added champagne and a few other bits and pieces to and a lucky door prize. There is so much here!
“We should also mention one of our sponsors Harvey Norman, they have been very generous, as has the North Lakes Hotel, we are very grateful for their support.”
If you haven’t heard of LSQ, it was first formed on October 21, 2006 initially in support of the Leukaemia Foundation before changing over to Leukaemia Support Queensland Inc. in 2016. It all started when Jane was helping a friend who had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the duo did their best to keep the friend’s household afloat during a difficult time. In return, Jane wanted to do her bit to give back to the foundation by raising much needed awareness and help within the local community. And so the branch was born. LSQ is run solely by volunteers with 100% of all funds raised going back into the community to assist patients and their families as they deal with leukaemia or other blood cancer treatments.
The Leukaemia Support Queensland Cent Auction is on Saturday August 31 at the Caboolture Senior Citizens Club (Corner of George and Hasking Street, Caboolture), with doors opening at 10am. Entry is $5, tea and coffee will also be available with a scone or sandwiches for $5.
To book a table please contact Jane 0422 584 080 or Connie 0488 188 989. For further information about LSQ, please visit https://leukaemiasupportqld.org/ or follow them on Facebook.
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