Since opening in 2018, a Noosa prestige real estate company has raised over $437,000 for children’s hospital equipment.
Reed & Co Estate Agents, in collaboration with the LOYAL Foundation, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, and the Noosa community, together have now raised almost half a million dollars to donate 41 pieces of essential and often, life-saving paediatric equipment for regional hospitals around Australia. Loyal Foundation Founder Anthony Bell OAM said he supports the Humpty Dumpty Foundation because every time a piece of medical equipment is donated through the foundation, 100 cents of the dollar goes to delivering that specific piece of equipment to the hospital or health service which has an urgent need for it – providing an immediate, real and tangible outcome.
Reed & Co owner and founder Adrian Reed said the Reed & Co Charity Gala is about making a positive impact, helping make a difference and be the change that could ultimately save a child’s life.
“Now more than ever, hospitals and health services need our help, and it’s our collaboration with the Loyal Foundation and the Humpty Dumpty Foundation that help make this possible.”
“A lot of generous people from our community have helped make a difference; I would like to thank our guests for their ongoing support and generosity on the night. A special mention goes out to all of the sponsors; it’s with their support that has helped make the night a success”.
The company’s annual charity gala was held on Saturday, 19 June, at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific.
An invitation-only event, hosted by Humpty Dumpty Foundation Patron and TV personality Ray Martin AM, was attended by 150 guests, including some of Australia’s greatest sporting stars, Pat Rafter, Tim Horan AM, Layne Beachley AO, and Humpty Dumpty Foundation Founder and Executive Chairman Paul Francis OAM.The 2021 event raised over $257,000 to donate 24 pieces of vital paediatric medical equipment.
This year’s Humpty Wish List was focused on supporting regional hospitals in Queensland but saw the last-minute addition of two significant pieces of equipment urgently required by Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in New South Wales and the second, by Gove Hospital in Northern Territory.
With a combined value of $78,570, both items were kindly donated on the night by generous members of the Noosa community.Dr Karl van de Merwe, of Noosa Hospital, said on the night, everything that is available to be donated is critical. It helps frontline hospital staff and makes a real difference to hospitals and healthcare services across Australia.
“These donations make the hardest part of our job a little bit easier, and more importantly, they give children the best chance possible,” he said.
“Items like the Rad-7 Pulse Oximeter will help put the odds back in favour of a child fighting for their life.”
Humpty Dumpty Foundation Founder and Executive Chairman Paul Francis OAM said, “It is only with the support of generous donors that the Humpty Dumpty Foundation can help frontline staff and make a real difference to hospitals and healthcare services across Australia.”
“Against the backdrop of incredibly tight health budgets, it is more important than ever we continue our critical work of providing essential medical equipment to hospitals in need right across the country.”Plans have already started for the 2022 event. To register your interest for the next Reed & Co Charity Gala, contact Bianca at bianca@reedandco.co or on 07 5323 0101.
