With treatment number four behind me yesterday, I'm officially halfway through my chemotherapy journey. It’s been a winding road, but one with a clear destination in sight. I’ll be taking the next few days to recover, so I can hit the ground running for next week’s edition. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during this time, it means more than you know.
Today (Friday), Mackay turns its attention to the Trudy Crowley Foundation’s Touch of Teal soirée, an event that holds a special place in our community. This foundation has always championed assisting those with ovarian cancer, a cancer that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. It’s a silent killer, affecting many in our midst, which is why tonight’s soirée is not just a gathering, but a call to action. Importantly, the Foundation has evolved to welcome all who have been affected by cancer, and personally they have been a great help to me in my journey simply by providing an understanding and empathetic place to talk. This year, the spotlight is on the urgent need for better palliative care in Mackay. Too many families are left with memories of their loved ones in pain during their final moments, a heartbreaking reality that simply should not be.
Keep an eye on next week’s edition for more coverage from the soirée, where we’ll share all the fabulous photos and stories from the night.
But the giving doesn’t stop there. Tonight also marks the Mackay Hospital Foundation’s Dinner on the Runway, a truly unique evening where diners are treated to opulent tables and glittering lights beside the runway apron. This glamorous setting is the backdrop for an important cause, raising funds for those who need it most in our community while in hospital. Mackay Life is proud to support the Dinner on the Runway for the second year running, contributing to a media package to be auctioned off on the evening.
It’s a weekend to dig deep, give where you live, and support the organisations that are there for us during life’s toughest challenges.
Amanda
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