In a powerful demonstration of community, compassion and purpose, Reed & Co. Estate Agents hosted their 2025 Charity Gala on Saturday 21 June at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort.
Together with the 2025 6 Peaks in 1 Day Challenge, the Noosa Community has raised an outstanding $279,271, funding 18 vital pieces of paediatric medical equipment in collaboration with the Loyal Foundation and Humpty Dumpty Foundation.
These 18 pieces of equipment are expected to save the lives of hundreds of children annually across regional Queensland hospitals and the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
The evening was celebrated with both elegance and impact, hosted by celebrated television personality Johanna Griggs AM, who opened the night with a heartfelt welcome followed by her warm, witty and deeply personal messages and front-line experiences as a Patron of Humpty Dumpty Foundation throughout the evening.
The black-tie affair featured guest speakers Jacqui Cooper and Kurt Fearnley AO, with a special appearance from tennis legend Ken Rosewall AM MBE.
The evening brought together 127 guests united by a single, powerful purpose, to improve the health outcomes of sick children in hospital.
Early in the evening, Reed & Co. Estate Agents founder and director, Adrian Reed announced on behalf of the 2025 6 Peaks in 1 Day competitors the purchase of two pieces of vital paratactic medical equipment; a Sonoscope X5 Ultrasound System for Noosa Hospital ($42,350), and a Giraffe Resuscitation System for Sunshine Coast University Hospital ($17,480).
Adrian Reed said, “To witness this level of generosity, year after year, is humbling.”
“Our community continues to show up with heart and purpose. This Gala, alongside our 6 Peaks in 1 Day Challenge, is proof that together, we are literally saving lives.”
Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, a high-energy Live Auction, and powerful addresses from Jacqui Cooper and Kurt Fearnley AO.
Sharing a deeply personal story from a recent emergency department experience with his young daughter, Kurt reminded the audience, “the equipment purchased tonight is to make sure that a kid doesn’t fall through the cracks. And when you’re one of the ones feeling like you’re about to fall through that crack, that crack is a void. That crack is your universe… So thank you for everyone who’s been able to make sure that that crack gets filled a little bit.”
In an inspiring show of community spirit, 20 local businesses contributed to the Live Auction, raising $54,200, while the Charity Raffle of a Primavera 50 Vespa Scooter (generously sponsored by Scooter Style Noosa) delighted a local couple. The Lucky Door Prize kindly donated by Leskes Jewellers was spontaneously regifted to the Live Auction, adding a further $1800 to the evening’s total.
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to purchase directly from the Humpty Dumpty Wish List, resulting in the funding of 18 critical pieces of medical equipment now bound for hospitals including Noosa, Gympie, Hervey Bay, and Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Dr Michael Muller, director of Emergency at Noosa Hospital, underscored the vital need for these resources.
“Often you find you’re in a situation where demand exceeds supply,” he said.
“This is where organisations like Humpty Dumpty come in. Paediatric medical equipment is expensive, specialised, and fragile. Even with regular maintenance it needs upgrading, especially as technology evolves.”
