A not-for-profit organisation, which supports individuals and families affected by cancer, has opened its 10th op shop on the Sunshine Coast.
Bloomhill Cancer Care’s newest op shop is located at 343 Mons Road, Forest Glen. Funds raised will help support the organisation’s ongoing service delivery costs.
General manager Mervat Quirke said the milestone reflected Bloomhill’s growth and its connection with the local community.
“Over the past 29 years, Bloomhill has been walking alongside locals living with cancer, providing nursing and therapeutic support that helps improve quality of life throughout the cancer journey,” Ms Quirke said.
“Our op shops are the engine room behind that work.
“We receive no on-going government funding, so we rely heavily on every donation, every purchase, and every volunteer hour given in our stores, which goes towards funding the services our clients rely on.
“We believe Forest Glen is an ideal location for our latest store. It’s a growing community with residents of all ages as well as a range of quality schools, shopping, dining and sporting precincts all in close proximity.”
The Forest Glen store stocks clothing, accessories and homewares and trades Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
“We’ve got some great items available for sale, but we are always looking for more high quality donations particularly accessories like handbags, shoes and jewellery,” Ms Quirke said.
“Op shopping is such a simple way for the community to make a real difference to those who need it most.
“When you shop or donate with us, you’re not just finding a bargain, you’re directly supporting our many clients and their families, while also helping reduce landfill as well as the many issues associated with fast fashion.
“We’re incredibly proud to reach this milestone and we can’t wait to welcome the Forest Glen community through our doors.”
