The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation (FNQHF) has been swept up in a wave of pink-tinged generosity, with the 21st Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Nu Nu Restaurant raising an incredible $120,000 for the Foundation’s Donate for DaNi...
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Trinity backs innovation
An extraordinary display of community generosity has resulted in more than $411,000 being raised at the fifth annual Trinity Advisory Christmas Charity Luncheon, held on Friday, November 22, 2024 for the Far North Queensland Hospital...
Expo supports campaign
More than $2500 was raised for Donate for DaNi at the KidsLife EXPO recently.Despite the weather trying to rain on the parade for the first KidsLife Magazine KidsLife EXPO in 16 years, the sun came out right on 9am and prayers were...
Allied health honours
Congratulations to Sorelle Doherty for her Overall Excellence in Clinical Care award at the 2024 Allied Health Awards.The Foundation was once again proud to sponsor this important and very well-supported event.The awards recognise...
Vollie Q&A – Krystyna Kelly
Age: 67Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here: Came from the UK in 1986 to Brisbane and then Cairns. I’ve been living in Cairns for 25 years.Volunteer role: Info desk and gen med.When...
Cafe Chat – Julie Wilson
Which café do you work at? bothHave you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here? I am from Sydney but have been here for 32 years.What date did you start with the Foundation: April 2023Star...
Milestones celebrated
More than 30 years of fundraising achievements have been celebrated as the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation marked the 20th and 10th work anniversaries of Fundraising and MarketingManager Glenys Duncombe and Communications Officer...
$1.32M delivers equipment
MORE than $1.32 million worth of life-enhancing medical equipment and research has been delivered by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. The Foundation’s 2023-2024 Annual Report has been tabled in State...
Backo backs cardiology
A LEGEND of rugby league is throwing his weight behind an innovative new aspect to the QSuper Cardiac Challenge. Sam Backo, who is lucky to be alive after a massive heart attack while undergoing unrelated orthopaedic...
Winners celebrate prize win
MORE than $60,000 in raffle prizes have been handed out to lucky Far North Queenslanders who supported improving health services in the region. Tickets in the prizes in the BDO Arrow Experience raffle and walk of the...
Harmony of beginnings
STUNNING artwork and a comforting, private space have been provided at Cairns Hospital for families who experience pregnancy loss, thanks to community support. The $200,000 project has been a collaboration between...
Great donations for Mareeba
The Great Wheelbarrow Race 2024 has resulted in purchases for the Mareeba Hospital. Funds raised by these dedicated teams have resulted in buying two rooming-in cots for the Mareeba Hospital maternity unit through...
Arrow walkers hit goal
INTREPID adventurers have raised more than $82,000 for the BDO Arrow Experience – supporting the Donate for DaNi campaign. The annual walk of the arrow trails of Mt Whitfield exceeded its $80,000 goal, despite...
David’s hearty gift
PATIENTS recovering from heart issues now have access to a new exercise treadmill, thanks to a fellow patient. David Ireland said he underwent a cardiac rehabilitation program after suffering his own heart attack...
Heroes join forces
WHAT do an accountant, a road builder, a car yard, a radio station, a cruise line, and renovation experts have in common? This Sunday, they are all coming together to sponsor the BDO Arrow Experience, uniting their unique...
Donations drive equipment
POST office box keyholders are among donors helping buy medical equipment for Cooktown Hospital. Two patient monitoring devices have been bought thanks to several fundraising initiatives by the hard-working...
$747K raised at Starlit Soiree
IN an extraordinary show of community support and generosity, a fundraising dinner hosted by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation on Saturday night raised more than $747,250 for the "Donate for DaNi"...
Atherton Hospital needs you
COMMUNITY-minded volunteers are needed to help run the vital trolley service at Atherton Hospital. This essential service, operated by the Atherton Hospital Friends of the Foundation, offers comfort and convenience to...
Hyundai helps premie babies
The smallest neonatal babies in Far North Queensland can now have breathing support, thanks to a generous donation by Hyundai Help 4 Kids. The donation enabled the purchase of a special glidescope for the tiniest babies...
Monitor enhances Malanda care
A NEW piece of equipment bought through a generous business’s support will be used daily to support patient care at Malanda. The donation of a vital signs monitor came about through a donation from John Cole Toyota...
Non-Executive Volunteer Director
The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, as well as the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. The...