A charity that supports the Sunshine Coast health system has encouraged community members to contribute to their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Wishlist has put the call out to residents, businesses and schools to ‘give a little and help a lot’ for Wishlist Giving Day.
It’s a 12-hour digital event, to be held on Thursday, March 24, from 6am to 6pm, that will enable the local charity to provide ‘the extras’ to the region’s public hospitals.
Donations received will be doubled thanks to generous matching donors.
This will be the third edition of the event.
This year’s Giving Day funds will go towards vital medical equipment, services to support patients, innovative medical research projects, and hospital accommodation like Wishlist Centre, which will open in July.
Fundraising and Partnerships Manager Lisa Wilson said she was astounded by the growing level of support Wishlist received on Giving Day, despite challenging times.
“Throughout the global pandemic we have seen time and time again the Sunshine Coast community unite on this special day to guarantee more of our local and rural families receive the best support during critical times of need,” she said.
“We’d like to thank our business ‘matchers’ Walter Iezzi Property Group, Just Better Care Sunshine Coast, The McDowell Family, Sunshine Toyota, Protector Aluminium, Project Urban and Conbuild who will match every single dollar the community donate between 6am and 6pm, or until we reach our fundraising goal.
“This year we’re inviting all schools, community groups and local businesses to create their own team.
“Being a digital event makes it super simple to donate, set a fundraising goal and share a unique link with friends and family, so everyone can make a real difference.”
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Walter Iezzi Property Group Director Walter Iezzi said they were eager to extend their support as a business ‘matcher’ because of the charity’s ability to lighten the load of hundreds of families every year.
“We have seen the amazing work Wishlist has done for patients, families and staff for such a long period of time which is why we’ve supported them in the past through events like Wishlist Spring Carnival,” Mr Iezzi said.
“Quite often our health is something we don’t think about until you or a loved one are laying in a hospital bed, and requiring the best treatment and services close to home.
“It feels great to be in a position where we can empower the community to donate – knowing donations will have twice the impact.
‘Who wouldn’t want to be part of easing the pain for families going through the darkest period of their life?”
Register your team now at Charidy – Wishlist. For more information see Wish List.
