More than 140 dedicated walkers helped raise more than $48,128 for a bedside ultrasound, at the BDO Arrow Experience: Wangetti Edition, in June 2026.
Hosted by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, the walk drew corporate teams and families to participate in one of the most scenic walks available so close to the city.
Foundation Fundraising and Marketing Manager Jenny Coates paid tribute to participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers for bringing the event together.
“It was a break from the Arrows of Mt Whitfield that we usually do, and from what we can tell, most people enjoyed the opportunity to try something new, with the
safety of knowing we had guides on track,” Mrs Coates said.
The choice of a different location was to coincide with Cairns Regional Council’s 150th celebrations.
“We’re actually really impressed with some of the fundraising efforts – two teams raised more than $3000 on their own and $489 was brought in by the highest fundraising
individual,” she said.
Funds raised from the community trail walk will go towards an ultrasound machine for the Sub-Acute Care Unit, an off site 48 bed facility in Manoora that provides
care for older people and those needing rehabilitation, such as patients recovering from a stroke or a hip operation. It also is an enabling environment for the care of people
living with dementia.
“This is a great result all round: better care for vulnerable patients, reduced pressure on health services, and a tangible example of community support making a difference
with this equipment.”
Mrs Coates also thanked long-standing sponsors BDO North Queensland, FGF, Avis, Star 102.7 Cairns, Cairns Regional Council and Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches.
Walkers met at the northern end of Palm Cove, where they were bussed to the event start at Ellis Beach and accompanied with regularly placed guides throughout the walk.
Upon the conclusion back at Palm Cove, participants were met with coffee, a free sausage sizzle, face painting and a fun atmosphere.
Donations are still welcome at www.arrowexperience.org.au
