It was smiles all round at Camp Quality and a few sore muscles
this week as staff and supporters recovered from the Green Apple
Wellness Center's Bayside to Bald Hills fun run, walk or cycle and
Health Fair where $15,000 was raised on the day with more money
still to come in.
The annual event took place on Sunday 26th July and saw
participants running, walking or cycling to raise money to help the
charity with its ultimate goal of bringing laughter to the lives of
children and their family affected by cancer.
Camp Quality is a national charity that brings hope and optimism
to children and families affected by cancer through what they call
FUN THERAPY.
The Bayside to Bald Hills event, now in its 24th year, has
successfully raised over $160,000 for the charity; a figure which
Camp Quality says is "outstanding".
Brooke Kenzler, Area Manager for Camp Quality's South East
Queensland office, says this contribution will make a huge
difference to the lives of children and their families affected by
cancer and will brings smiles and laughter to children and families
at a time when they need it most, when the child is sick.
"The funds raised by the Green Apple Wellness Centre this year
are truly inspirational," she said.
The Green Apple Wellness Centre raised funds through entry fees,
sponsors, funds collected by participants and a raffle and auction
held at the finish where runners, walkers and cyclists were greeted
by a carnival of supporters and a Health Fair.
Instead of awarding prizes to the fastest participants, the
event rewarded those who raised the most funds and looked the
silliest on the day. Congratulations go to Loretta Ryan of
4BH who won highest individual fundraiser and donated the WII back
to Camp Quality, Pat Gray who took out the highest non
participant fundraiser with her handmade quilt raffle, Rose Kelly
Real Estate who raised over $1800 and received the highest team
fundraiser and also her team was awarded best themed team as they
walked 6kms in wigs and colorful items of clothing.
All participants were treated to a complimentary breakfast and
health fair designed to educate and inform and received a medallion
for their efforts.
It was truly a great day for all who attended by the real
winners are the children and families of Camp Quality.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS FABULOUS EVENT :)
