A GENEROUS donation to cancer services has recently been made via the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.
Dawn Evans and Financial Advisor Matthew Parrish of Parrish Financial together donated $5000 to the Foundation, in honour of Dawn’s recently passed away husband Graham.
“Mr and Mrs Evans were both very grateful for the dedicated care they received from the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre, and in appreciation Dawn wished to make a donation,” Mr Parrish said.
Mr Parrish, a long-time supporter of the Foundation, said the staff at Parrish Financial see firsthand some of the challenges clients face during their battles with cancer and having a local facility like this where locals are caring for locals, makes all the difference.
Foundation fundraising and marketing manager Glenys Duncombe said donations like this were always very gratefully received.
“This sort of donation means we can provide extra equipment that is over-and-above what the government might provide, that will make a difference to patient care,” Ms Duncombe said.
“It’s actually a wonderful way that local people can make a lasting tribute in their loved one’s honour,” she said.
Photo: Matthew Parrish, Dawn Evans and Jennifer Faulkner, acting Nurse Unit Manager, Cancer Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
